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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 |