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20 Cards in this Set
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insolence
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quality or instance of bein disrespectful
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prone
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having a tendency, inclined; lying flat face down
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diversion
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a turnign side, a game or pastime
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annihilated
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to destroy completely, to vanquish
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purge
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to remove undesirable elements, to remove by cleansing
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moderation
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state of being restrained, avoidence of excesses
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concession
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an act of granting or yielding; something granted or yielded
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flagrant
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obviously bad, notorious
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decimated
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to destroy or kill
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evaded
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to escape or avoid something, especially by using deceit or cleverness
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protocol
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a code prescribing formal etiquette, a negotiation with diplomats
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dissent
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to object or oppose; not to approve
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pacifists
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a person who is opposed to war, one who refuses to bear arms
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ultimatums
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a final demand or proposistion
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clemency
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a lenient or merciful act
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mannerism
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a distinctive personal trait, an unnatural style or habit
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inhibition
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the act of holding back, an inner belief
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meticulous
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extremely careful, overly precise
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submission
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obedience, humbleness
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mandatory
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required, obligatory
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