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10 Cards in this Set
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to stain the honor of a person or thing
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TAINT
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to attack physically or verbally
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ASSAIL
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an indirect reference
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ALLUSION
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lacking originality
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BANAL
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a substitute for a direct word or phrase considered offensive
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EUPHEMISM
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determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason
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ARBITRARY
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unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
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ALTRUISTIC
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to bring to a state of calm or peace, especially by providing what is demanded
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APPEASE
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a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease
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SYNDROME
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motivated only by financial gain
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MERCENARY
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