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28 Cards in this Set
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interdiction |
words or statement that forbids, stops, or prohibits an action |
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invective
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cursing; abusive language
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inveigle
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lead someone astray; set a trap for; tempt or trick someone to do wrong
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inveterate
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deep-rooted habit; of long standing
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inviolate
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unharmed; unable to be harmed
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irascable
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uncooperative; bad-tempered; easily angered
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modicum
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small amount
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obviate
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to get rid of effectively; to solve the problem
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opulence
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great wealth; affluence; abundance
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pecuniary
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about money
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pejorative
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negative; bad; having disparaging (put down) effect
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predilection
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a preference for something; natural liking for something
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prerogative
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absolute right; exclusive right or privilege
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pecuniary
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about money
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pejorative
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negative; bad; having disparaging (put down) effect
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presage
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warning about the future; foreshadowing; omen
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propensity
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a habit; predilection; tendency
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propitiate
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make up for something bad one has done; appease; atone
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pusillaniomous
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cowardly; lacks courage; craven; a pussy
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recluse
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one who lives alone; away from society; hermit
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retinue
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group of followers
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salient
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jumping out or sticking out; conspicuous, or important
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sequestered
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held apart; shut away for safety; taken into legal custody
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sonorous
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having a deep, rich sound
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supplicate
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to beg; entreat; to pray
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temerity
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bold; speaking out of turn; to push ahead of others
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vagaries
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unusual, erratic or extravagant actions; actions different from normal ones
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vindicated
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freed from blame; cleared of suspicion; proved innocent or worthy
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