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31 Cards in this Set
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SCAPEGOAT
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one who bears the blame for others
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PEREMPTORY
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not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
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ATELIER
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an artist's or a designer's workshop
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AXIOM
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a universal truth; an established rule
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DULCET
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melodious; pleasing to the ear
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USURP
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to take over; to seize power
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PATRONIZING
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treating with condescension; acting superior
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INIQUITY
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an evil or wicked act
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ARCHAIC
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no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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VACILLATE
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to waver; to sway indecisively
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PERSPICACIOUS
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keen; mentally sharp
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ABSTEMIOUS
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using or consuming sparingly
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TALISMAN
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a magical charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
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EXPURGATE
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to remove vulgar or objectionable material
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PELLUCID
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transparent; clear
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EFFICACIOUS
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effective; producing the desired outcome
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CATHARSIS
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a release of emotional tension
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INUNDATE
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to overwhelm; to fill beyond captivity
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REVERE
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to regard with respect, awe, or adoration
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INTERNECINE
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mutually destructive
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RISIBLE
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relating to laughter; laughable
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SYBARITIC
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marked by luxury or pleasure
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CREPUSCULAR
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pertaining to twilight
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KUDOS
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acclaim or praise
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ESTRANGE
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to alienate
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INTRINSIC
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of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent
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MAXIM
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an established principle;a truth or rule of conduct
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MAXIM
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an established principle;a truth or rule of conduct
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PUTRID
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rotten and foul smelling
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SERVILE
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submissive; slavish
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APOCRYPHAL
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of questionable authenticity, but widely believed
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