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10 Cards in this Set
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bigot, n
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one who is intolerant of differences in people
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expunge, v
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to erase or eliminate
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candid, adj
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outspoken, blunt
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argot, n
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special words or phrases used by a specific group of people
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negligence, n
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careless neglect, often resulting in injury
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appease, v
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to calm; to make satisfied (often only temporarily)
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strident, adj.
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harsh sounding; grating
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chaos, n
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complete disorder
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augment, v
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to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
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jingoism, n
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extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy
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