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50 Cards in this Set
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redress
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reparation, compensation
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anomalous
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irregular, abnormal
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obsequious
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submissive, obedient
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didactic
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instructive, designed or intended to teach
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truncate
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to cut short
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abstemious
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sparing or moderate
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ethereal
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heavenly, not earthly
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bombastic
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pompous, pretentious
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senescent
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aging, growing
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pernicious
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deadly, fatal
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catholic
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universal, all inclusive
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objurgation
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a harsh rebuke, vehement scolding
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effusive
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gushing, overflowing
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umbrage
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offense, resentment
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vicissitude
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a change, variation
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contentious
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argumnetative, quarrelsome
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obeisance
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gesture of respect or submission
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assiduous
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hardworking, industrious
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duplicity
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deceit, cunning
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insouciant
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carefree, nonchalant
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myrmidon
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a loyal follower, faithful servant
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nascent
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beginning to exist or develop
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accede
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to consent, yield
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magnanimous
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noble, honorable
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nonage
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immaturity, youth
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invective
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abusive language involving bitter accusations
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machination
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a crafty or treacherous plot
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docile
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submissive, obedient
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redoubtable
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formidable, fearsome
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prognosticate
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to predict from signs
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engender
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to bring about, bring into being
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fetid
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stinking, foul smelling
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pedantic
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absurdly learned, scholarly in an ostentatious way
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capitulate
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to yield, surrender
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inchoate
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just begun, in an early stage of development
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exponent
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a person who stands or speaks for something
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mendacious
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not truthful, lying
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strident
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loud and harsh sounding
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oligarchy
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rule by a small elite group
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refulgent
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brilliant, radiant
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nepotism
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favoritism shown towards relatives
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ribald
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humorous in a mildly indecent way
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avuncular
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pertaining to an uncle
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supplicate
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to ask or beg for
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irascible
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easily angered
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inexorable
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relentless, unyielding
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parvenu
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someone who gains wealth and power quickly to rise to another class
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salubrious
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healthful, wholesome
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hyperbole
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exaggeration in speech or writing
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sanctimonious
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self righteous, holier than thou
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