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25 Cards in this Set
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Absolve |
To free from guilt or blame or their consequences |
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Augur |
To foreshadow or serve as a promise of |
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Bolster |
To add to, support, or uphold |
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Conflagration |
An extensive, destructive fire |
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Cull |
To select parts from a larger set |
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Defer |
To put off untill a later time |
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Dissonant |
Out of harmony, or having harsh sound |
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Emeritus |
Retired from active professional duty, but keeping the office or positon |
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Erudite |
Having extensive knowledge |
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Foible |
A minor weakness or flaw |
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Galvanize |
To stimulate to passion or action |
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Harbinger |
An omen or sign that foreshadows a future event |
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Incendiary |
Used for starting fire,or for flaming the senses |
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Jocose |
Humorous |
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Leeward |
To or on the side opposite of the source of the wind |
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Mein |
Appearance, bearing, or demeanor |
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Nonenity |
A person or thing of no importance |
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Occidental |
Relating to the western world ( oppisite of Oriental) |
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Panacea |
A remedy for all illnesses or problems |
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Promontory |
A high point of land sticking out into the ocean or other body of water |
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Reconnoiter |
To observe, inspect, or survey |
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Sequester |
To remove or draw into solitude |
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Transgression |
The act of violating a law or command |
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Unison |
The condition of working together or akl in the same manner |
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Vendor |
A person or device that sells |
