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15 Cards in this Set
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cognizant (adj) |
aware (of)
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provincial (adj)
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rustic, narrow, or parochial
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gainsay (v)
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deny, dispute, contradict
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gadfly (n)
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person who persistently annoys or provokes
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undue (adj)
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unwarranted; excessive
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harried (adj)
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harass, annoy, or worry
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paradoxical (adj)
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seemingly self
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contradictory, but expressing a larger truth
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conversely (adv)
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in an opposite or contrary way
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advocate (v)
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to speak or write in favor of
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paternalistic (adj)
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in the manner of a father dealing intrusively with his children
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ravage (v)
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to wreak havoc upon; damage
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dubious (adj)
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doubtful
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allot (v)
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to divide by share or portion
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benefactor (n)
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person who confers a benefit; helper |
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gullet (n)
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esophagus; throat |
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