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20 Cards in this Set
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ameliorate
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Verb; to improve, make better
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aplomb
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Noun; poise, assurance
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bombastic
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Adj; pompous or overblown in language
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callow
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Adj; without experience; imature, not fully developed
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drivel
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Noun or Verb;(to let) saliva or mucus flow(ing) from the mouth or nose; nonsense
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epitome
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Noun; a summary, condensed account
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exhort
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Verb; to urge strongly, advise earnestly
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ex officio
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Adj. or Adv.; by virtue of holding a certain office
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infringe
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Verb; to violate,trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
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ingratiate
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Verb; to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others
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interloper
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Noun; one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder
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intrinsic
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Adj; belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part
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inveigh
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Verb; to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval.
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lassitude
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Noun; weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
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millennium
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Noun; a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy
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occult
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Adj; mysterious, magical, supernatural; Verb; to hide, conceal; Noun; matters involving the supernatural
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permeate
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Verb; to spread through, penetrate, soak through
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precipitate
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Verb; to fall as moisture; Adj; characterized by excessive haste; Noun; moisture; the product of an action or process
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stringent
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Adj; strict, severe
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surmise
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Verb; to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; Noun; likely idea that lacks definate proof.
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