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10 Cards in this Set
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Polyglot
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A person who knows several languages well
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Gloss
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An explanation of a difficult expression in a text; to explain away
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Valediction
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A bidding farewell; a leave-taking; a farewell speech
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Malediction
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A curse
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Jurisdiction
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1. control and authority, especially to intercept and exercise the law
2. the specific area of someone’s or something’s control or authority |
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Interdiction
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A prohibition; the act of forbidding
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Indite
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To write; to compose
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Edict
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A decree of proclamation issued by an authority
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Ditty
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A simple song
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Indict
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1. (legal) to issue a formal charge of a crime
2. to accuse |
