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22 Cards in this Set
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Collude |
Come to a secret understanding for a harmful purpose; conspire |
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Bedlam |
A scene of uproar and confusion |
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Quell |
Sooth, calm |
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Incite |
Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior) |
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Expurgate |
Remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account) |
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Taciturn |
(Of a person) reserved or uncommunicative speech; saying little |
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Infinitesimal |
Extremely small |
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Talisman |
An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magical powers and to bring good luck |
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Punctilious |
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior |
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Obdurate |
Stubborn |
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Philistine |
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them |
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Befuddle |
Make (someone) unable to think clearly |
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Visceral Feel |
Gut sense |
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Vitriolic |
Filled with bitter criticism or malice |
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Didactic |
Intended to teach |
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Jingoism |
Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy |
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Ossify |
Turn into bone or bony tissue -OR- cease developing; be stagnant or rigid |
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Venerable |
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
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Judicious |
Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense |
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Pugnacious |
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel or fight |
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Supercilious |
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others |
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Indigence |
A state of extreme poverty |
