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25 Cards in this Set
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connotation
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the implied meaning of a word
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remifications
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off-shoots or outgroths
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gratify
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To give in to, indulge
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denotation
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the absolute literal meaning of the word
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mitigate
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to relieve or lighten
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impeccable
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flawless or perfect
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verify
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to confirm, make certain
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genocide
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Systematic killing or murder of a whole cultural group.
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mutation
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to change in form
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congratulate
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Acknowledging an accomplishment
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immutable
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Never changing, unchangeable
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gratuitous
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With pleasure, granted without obligation.
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tractable
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obedient, easy to control
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edifcation
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improved, or anlightened
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progeny
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children, or off spring
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capricious
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changing at a whim
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innate
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Qualities one possesses at birth
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goad
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to urge onward
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paragon
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model or anything perfect
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posthumous
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occurring after death
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ingrate
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An ungrateful person
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Wanton
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sexually loose or arousing sexual desires
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homogeneous
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Similar or identical, of the smae nature.
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lascivious
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lustful
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slovenly
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sloppy or lazy
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