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13 Cards in this Set
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Propitiate (v)
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To conciliate, to appease
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Intractable (adj)
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Difficult to manage or govern; stubborn
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Rhetoric (n)
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The art/study of using language effectively and persuasively. A style of speaking or writing.
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Demagogue (n)
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Leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.
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Verbiaje (n)
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An excess of words for the purpose (wordiness)
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Arbitrary (adj)
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Determined by chance, whim, or impulse; not limited by law.
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Liaison (n)
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Communication between groups or units, one that maintains communication; a love affair
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Exigency (n)
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A pressing or urgent situation
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Clairvoyant (adj)
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The supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be seen by others
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Benevolent (adj)
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friendly; helpful; performing charitable acts.
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Ostentatious (adj)
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Pretentious; likes to flaunt their wealth
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Reclusive (adj)
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Someone who lives in seclusion.
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Sagacity (n)
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Shrewd and wise
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