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20 Cards in this Set
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Assuage
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make (an unpleasant feeling) 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 from an authoritative source.
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Imprudent
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not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
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Profound |
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
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Repertoire
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a 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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having or showing a wish to do evil to others. |
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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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Nebulous
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in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. |
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Condescended
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show feelings of superiority; be patronizing. |
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Illicitly
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forbidden by law, rules, or custom. |
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Sojourn
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a temporary stay. |
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Iniquities
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lack of fairness or justice |
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Furor |
an outbreak of public anger or excitement.
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Dispensation |
exemption from a rule or usual requirement.
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Expounding |
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
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Wrought |
(of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering.
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Tacit |
understood or implied without being stated.
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Cordiality
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warm and friendly.
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Edification
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the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. |