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30 Cards in this Set
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Acculturation
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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
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Adventitious
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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause of character; accidental; not essential
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Ascribe
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(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
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Circuitous
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct
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Commiserate
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(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
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Enjoin
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(v.) to direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
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Expedite
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(v.) to make eas, cause to progress faster
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Expiate
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(v.) to make amends, to make up for, to avert
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Ferment
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(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state, to produce alcohol by chemical action
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Inadvertent
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
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Nominal
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(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
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Noncommital
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
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Peculate
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(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
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Proclivity
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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
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Sangfroid
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(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
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Seditious
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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
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Tenuous
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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis
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Vitriolic
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(adj.) bitter, sarcsatic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
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Wheedle
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(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
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Audacious
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bold; brave
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Condescending
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patronizing; arrogant
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Confident
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self-assured; secure; sure
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Contemptuous
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disdainful; condescending
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Defiant
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disobedient; rebellious
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Haughty
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snooty; overconfident
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Patronizing
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condescending
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Pompous
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self-important; arrogant; pretentious
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Proud
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arrogant; pleased with oneself
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Self-righteous
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Pompous, haughty
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