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20 Cards in this Set
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approBAtion
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(noun) An expression of praise or approval.
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assuAGE
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(verb) To make easier; to calm; to satisfy.
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coaLITion
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(noun) A combination or merger for a specific purpose.
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DECadence
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(noun) a- A period of decline or decay. b- Self-indulgence
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eLICit
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(verb) TO bring forth.
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exPOStulate
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(verb) To try to talk someone out of something.
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HACKneyed
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(adjective) Unoriginal or out of style.
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hiAtus
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(noun) A pause or gap.
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innuENdo
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(noun) An indirect suggestion or hint.
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interCEDE
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(verb) To plead on someone's behalf.
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JAded
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(adjective) Wearied or worn out.
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LURid
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(adjective) Causing shock or horror.
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meriTORious
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(adjective) Deserving praise or merit.
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preROGative
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(noun) A special right or privilege.
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PETulant
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(adjective) Easily annoyed or irritated.
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proVINcial
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(adjective) Relating to the countryside: simple.
(noun) Someone from a specific province; someone who is narrow-minded. |
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SIMulate
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(verb) To imitate or pretend.
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tranSCEND
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(verb) Go beyond or exceed.
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UMbrage
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(noun) a- Shade or overshadowing. b- resentment or suspicion.
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UNCtuous
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(adjective) Someone who is excessively smooth or slick; insincere.
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