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20 Cards in this Set
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Catalyst
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A substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change
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Militant
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Given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause; activist
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Rebut
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To offer arguments or evidence that contradict an assertion, to refute
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Succumb
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To give way to superior force; yield
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Annihilate
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To destroy completely
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Brazen
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Made of brass; shameless, impudent
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Exodus
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A large-scale departure or flight
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Incorrigible
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Not able to be corrected, beyond control
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Militant
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Given to fighting; active and aggressive in support
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Opaque
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Not letting light through; not clear or lucid; dense – stupid
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Prattle
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To talk in an aimless, foolish, or simple way; baby talk
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Reprimand
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To scold, find fault with; a rebuke
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Slapdash
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Careless and hasty
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Stagnant
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Not running or flowing; foul from standing still; inactive, sluggish, dull
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Servitude
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Slavery, forced labor
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Rebut
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To offer arguments or evidence that contradict an assertion, to refute
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Paramount
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Chief in importance, above all others
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Morose
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Having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable
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Latent
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Hidden, present bu not realized
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Facilitate
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To make easier, assist
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