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58 Cards in this Set
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abdicate
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to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, or responsibility
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diction
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style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
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edict
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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
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deign
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to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity
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indignant
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feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at sth considered unjust, offensive, or insulting
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condolence
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expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief
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doleful
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sorrowful; mournful; melancholy
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indolence
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habitual laziness
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doctrine
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a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government
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dogma
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a system of principles or tenets
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indoctrinate
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to imbue with learning
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domain
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the territory governed by a single ruler or government
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dominion
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rule; control; domination
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predominant
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prominent; power; authority
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antidote
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a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, desease, or ailment
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condone
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to give tacit approval
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pardon
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forgiveness of a serious offense or offender
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orthodox
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customary or conventional, as a means or method
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paradox
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a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory
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abduct
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to carry off or lead away illegally and in secret or by force
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conduct
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personal behavior; way of acting
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induce
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to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind
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seduce
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to win over; attract; entice
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dour
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sullen; gloomy
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durable
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able to resist wear, decay, etc.
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duration
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the length of time something continues or exists
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duress
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compulsion by threat or force
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endure
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to bear with patience
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obdurate
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unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings
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adequate
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as much or as good as necessary for same requirement or purpose
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equilibrium
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a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces
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equivocate
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to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead
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iniquity
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gross injustice or wickedness
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aberration
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the act of deviating from the right, normal, or usual course
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erratic
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having no certain or definite course; wandering
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erroneous
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containing error; mistake; incorrect
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eulogy
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a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially in honor of a deceased person
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euphemism
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the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for the thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
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euphony
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agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear
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euphoria
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a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being
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deficient
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lacking some element or characteristic; defective
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efficient
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satisfactory and economical to use
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proficient
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well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject
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superficial
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external or outward
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defame
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to attack the good name or reputation of
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infamous
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having an extremely bad reputation
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fallacy
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a deceptive, misleading, or false notion
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falsify
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to represent falsely
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federal
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pertaining to a central government
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fidelity
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strict observance of promises and duties; loyalty
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perfidy
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deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery
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defer
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to put off action; delay
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fertile
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bearing or capable of bearing offspring or vegetation
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proliferate
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to increase in number or spread rapidly
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prolific
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producing in large quantities or with great frequency
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referendum
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the practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection
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fervid
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heated in spirit, enthusiasm
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fervor
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great warmth and earnestness of feeling
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