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15 Cards in this Set
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Adjudicate |
(v) to settle or determine (an issue or dispute) judicially |
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Centennial |
(adj) lasting 100 years |
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Countenance |
(n) appearance, especially the look or expression of the face |
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Disgruntle |
(v) to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent |
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Equilibrium |
(n) equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect |
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Expedite |
(v) to speed up the progress of; hasten |
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Gird |
(v) to surround; enclose |
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Gratuitous |
(adj) given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment |
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Illusory |
(adj) misleading; deceptive |
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Implacable |
(adj) not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; uncompromising |
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Luminary |
(n) a body, object, etc. that gives light |
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Manifesto |
(n) a public declaration of intentions, opinions, or motives as one issues by a government, sovereign, or organization |
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Mesmerize |
(v) to hypnotize |
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Precedent |
(n) any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations |
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Spurious |
(adj) not genuine, authentic, or true; counterfeit |
