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38 Cards in this Set
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Assuage
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Make less intense
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Strictures
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A restriction on a person or activity
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Dictum
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a formal pronouncement form an authorities sourcImprudent – not showing
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Profound
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very great or intense
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Repertoire
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stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
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Malevolent
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wanting to do evil things
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Predilection
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a preference or special liking for something
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Nebulous
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in the form of a cloud or haze Condescended – talk down to
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Illicitly
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something that is not acceptable iniquities
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Sojourn
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temporary stay
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Furor
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an outbreak of public anger or excitement
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Dispensation
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distinctive arrangement
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Expounding
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present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
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Wrought
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beaten out or shaped by hammering
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Cordiality
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cordial quality
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Edification
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an act of edifying
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Condescended
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to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity
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Iniquities
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gross injustice or wickedness
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Tacit
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understood without being openly expressed; implied
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Assuage
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Make less intense
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Strictures
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A restriction on a person or activity
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Dictum
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a formal pronouncement form an authorities sourcImprudent – not showing
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Profound
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very great or intense
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Repertoire
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stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
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Malevolent
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wanting to do evil things
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Predilection
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a preference or special liking for something
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Nebulous
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in the form of a cloud or haze Condescended – talk down to
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Illicitly
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something that is not acceptable iniquities
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Sojourn
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temporary stay
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Furor
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an outbreak of public anger or excitement
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Dispensation
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distinctive arrangement
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Expounding
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present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
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Wrought
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beaten out or shaped by hammering
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Cordiality
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cordial quality
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Edification
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an act of edifying
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Condescended
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to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity
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Iniquities
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gross injustice or wickedness
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Tacit
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understood without being openly expressed; implied
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