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70 Cards in this Set
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Arbitration
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the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute
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Arbitrator
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an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute
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Execrable
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extremely bad or unpleasant
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Unctuous
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(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily – OR – (chiefly of minerals) having a greasy or soapy feel
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Obfuscate
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render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
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Sybarite
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a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury
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Anathema
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something or someone that one vehemently dislikes; a formal curse by a pope or a council of the Church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine
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Untenable
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(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
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Deprecatory
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expressing disapproval; disapproving; apologetic or appeasing
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Goad
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provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction
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Reticent
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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
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Ascetic
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characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
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Disavow
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deny any responsibility or support for
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Capacious
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having a lot of space inside; roomy
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Raze
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completely destroy (a building, town, or other site)
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Predilection
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a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
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Fervid
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intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree
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Jocular
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fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
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Elucidating
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making clear
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Quixotic
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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
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Efface
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erase (a mark) from a surface; make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous
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Execrated
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loathed; detested
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Vilify
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speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
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Beseem
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seem; befit
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Enervate
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cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken
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Edifying
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instructive
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Bemuse
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puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone)
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Affinity
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a strong liking for something
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Quotidian
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ordinary, daily, commonplace
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Incisive
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(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; (of an account) accurate and sharply focused
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Circumvent
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bypass; go around
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Preclude
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prevent
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Miserly
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like a miser; extremely stingy; unwilling to spend money
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Dutiful
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conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty
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Expedient
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(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
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Docile
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gentle
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Superfluous
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unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
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Impervious
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unable to be affected by
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Incontrovertible
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not able to be denied or disputed
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Stymie
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prevent or hinder the progress of
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Spurious
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not being what it purports to be; false or fake
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Conscientious
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(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
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Idyllic
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(especially of a time or place) like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
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Unmarred
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In excellent condition
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Invidious
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(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust
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Impromptu
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done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
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Dogmatic
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inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
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Clandestine
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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
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Reticent
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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
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Sanguine
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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
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Autonomous
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acting independently or having the freedom to do so
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Intransigent
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unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
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Doctrinaire
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seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations
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Pare
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trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges
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Vista
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a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
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Intrepid
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fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)
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Allopathic Medicine
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an expression commonly used by homeopaths and proponents of other forms of alternative medicine to refer to mainstream medical use of pharmacologically active agents or physical interventions to treat or suppress symptoms or pathophysiologic processes of diseases or conditions
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Officious
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assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
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Rancorous
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characterized by bitterness or resentment
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Myopic
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nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
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Despoil
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steal or violently remove valuable or attractive possessions from; plunder
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Imprudent
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not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
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Denude
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strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets; make bare
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Amalgam
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a mixture or blend
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Obsequious
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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
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Husbandry
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the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals
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Extirpated
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to remove or destroy totally; do away with; exterminate; to pull up by or as if by the roots; root up
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Altruism
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the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
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Invocation
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the action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority
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Prospectus
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a printed document that advertises or describes a school, commercial enterprise, forthcoming book, etc., in order to attract or inform clients, members, buyers, or investors
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