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35 Cards in this Set
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anonymity
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the state or quality of being anonymous; unknown name
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blithely
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without thought or regard; carefree; heedless: a blithe indifference to anyone's feelings.
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clairvoyance
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quick, intuitive knowledge of things and people; sagacity
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coax
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to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused.
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delegation
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a group or body of delegates: Our club sent a delegation to the rally. delegate (n.) - a person designated to act for or represent another or others; representative.
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desisted
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to stop or cease
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emblazoned
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to inscribe or adorn with or as if to heraldic bearings or devices
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exodus
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mass departure
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impertinent
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given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
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intoned
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to utter musical or prolonged tones; recite in singing tones or monotones
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laden
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carrying a load or a burden
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manifesting
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to make evident or certain by showing or displaying
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Monolithic
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of or relating to a monolith; huge or massive
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posthumous
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published after the death of the author; following or occurring after the death.
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transcending
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to rise above or go beyond the limits
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ambivalence
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continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite); uncertainty as to which approach to follow
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asylum
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.) protection from arrest and extradition given especially to political refugees by a nation or by an embassy or other agency enjoying diplomatic immunity (Even though it appears twice, you only need to write one sentence).
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doting
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showing excessive love or fondness
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gallivanting
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to roam about in search of pleasure or amusement
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homage
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ceremonial acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal
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illicit
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not sanctioned by custom or law; unlawful.
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martyr
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one who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce religious principles
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plight
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a condition or situation of difficulty or adversity
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subversive
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intended or serving to subvert, especially intended to overthrow or undermine an established government
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travesty
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an exaggerated or grotesque imitation with intent to ridicule
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admonitions
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counsel, advice, or caution
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console
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to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort
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diminutives
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a small thing or person
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elated
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very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits
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eulogy
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a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing
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indignant
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feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
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inflammatory
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tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion
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intermittent
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stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again
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lewd
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obscene or indecent
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reprieve
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a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death
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