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15 Cards in this Set
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Approbation |
An expression of approval; praise |
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Benighted |
Existing in a state of moral, cultural, or intellectual darkness; unenlightened |
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Bourgeois |
The middle class or a member of the middle class. |
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Credo |
A strong held belief; a guide to one's action. |
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Empirical |
Based on experience or observation as opposed to theory; capable of being confirmed. |
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Eschew |
To stay away from; to shun, especially on practical or moral grounds |
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Expatiate |
To speak or write about in great detail; to elaborate, usually used with, on, or upon |
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Iconoclast |
One who attacks established beliefs, customs, or institutions. |
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Indigence |
An extreme level of poverty |
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Laudable |
Praiseworthy |
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Mandate |
A clear command or instruction |
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Ostensible |
Only seemingly so; apparent |
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Recalcitrant |
Unwilling to accept another's authority; stubbornly defiant |
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Regurgitate |
To expel (partially digested food) from the stomach |
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Risible |
Provoking or causing laughter |