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48 Cards in this Set
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abdicate
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to relinqush power or resign
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aberration
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deviation, irregularity
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abrogate
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to do away with or abolish
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abscond
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to leave quickly
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abstemious
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self-displined or moderate
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accede
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to give in or agree
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acme
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The highest point
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acrid
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bitter or caustic
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acumen
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insight or wisdom
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adamant
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inflexible
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adjudicate
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to pass judment on
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aegis
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protection or guidance
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affinity
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attraction or sympathy
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alacrity
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eagerness or enthusiasm
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albeit
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even though
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amalgamate
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to combine
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ambient
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surrounding
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ambulate
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to walk or stroll
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ameliorate
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to improve or enhance
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amphora
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a jar or jug
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anchorite
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a recluse or hermit
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anima
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a soul or spirit
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animus
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ill will or hostility
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anneal
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to strengthen or harden
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anomalous
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abnormal or devient
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antebellum
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pre-war
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antediluvian
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ancient or prehistoric
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apiculture
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beekeeping
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aplomb
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self-confidence
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apopletic
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irate or angry
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apostate
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renegade or disbeliever
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approbation
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approval or praise
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aboreal
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tree-dwelling
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archetype
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standard or prototype
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arduous
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laborious or difficult
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artisian
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craftsperson
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ascertain
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to discover and ensure
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atelier
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studio workshop
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august
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grand , impressive
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aureole
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halo or aura
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babel
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confusion, noise
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avuncular
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like an uncle
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axiom
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maxim, truth, principle
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bailiwick
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specialty, field of expertise
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baleful
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sinister or menacing
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banal
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cliched or trite
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bastation
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mainstay, stronghold
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bazaar
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open air flea market
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