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15 Cards in this Set
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Bungle-verb
*bollix up* *Klutz* |
To mismanage or make a mess of
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Bureaucracy-noun
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A complicated system of administrative agencies and officials; the officials themselves
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Buttress-noun & verb
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(noun) A support or reinforcement
(verb) Tor support or reinforcement |
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Cajole-verb
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To persuade or obtain by flattery or deceit
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Callous-adjective
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Unfeeling or insensitive
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Calumny-noun
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A false statement deliberately made up to injure a person.
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Candid-adjective
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-Fair or impartial
-Frank or outspoken -Informal or unposed |
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Cantankerous-adjective
*word may be applied to people, items, and animals* |
Foul tempered and quarrelsome
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Captious-adjective
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-Quick to find petty faults or raise trifling objections: overly demanding or fussy
-Intended to trap, confuse, or show up |
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catholic-adjective
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-Broad or widely inclusive
-General or universal; worldwide |
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*Red Tape
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Excessive formality and routine required before official action can be taken
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*Candidate
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In ancient Rome a man who wished to be elected to public office wore a white robe while canvassing for votes. That way,he could be recognized wherever he went. Since the Latin word for white is "CANDIDUS" the would be official cam to be known as a "CANDIDATUS" meaning one clothed in white.
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*Callow
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Callow means immature or inexperienced
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**Catholic**
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Catholic with a capital C is a proper adjective and means a Christian church or its present day representatives.
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*Callus
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A hardened peice of skin
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