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15 Cards in this Set
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Acclaim |
To praise strongly or applaud loudly |
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Bigot |
One who is not tolerant of those people who are different in some way; a prejudiced person |
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Covet |
To have a strong and envious desire for, especially for something belonging to another |
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Deceased |
Dead |
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Formidable |
Causing fear or apprehension Difficult |
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Ghetto |
A section of a city occupied by a minority group of people, usually because of poverty or social pressure |
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Momentous |
Very important |
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Oppress |
2 way down with worry To keep down by severe and unjust use of force |
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Overwhelm |
To defeat utterly and completely To deeply effect in mind or emotions of To upset; to turn over |
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Perceive |
To becomeaware of through senses, especially the sense of sight To take in information through the mind |
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Premiere |
The first showing of a play, film, etcetera |
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Prospective |
Expected or likely to happen or become |
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Spurn |
To refuse in a scornful way |
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Staunch |
Faithful; true; strong |
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Theme |
Dominant idea, as an art, literature, or music; a topic or subject A short essay on a single subject A series of musical notes on which variations are made; a Melody that is associated with a film or television show |
