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20 Cards in this Set
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(n)false reason, deceptive excuse
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pretext
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(adj)on the surface not thorough; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface
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superficial
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(adj)turned to stonel paralyzed, as with fear
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petrified
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(n)honesty, sincerity, high moral standards
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integrity
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(n) taking over and using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person)
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plagiarism
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(adj) not respectable
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disreputable
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(adj) (adv) harsh, unrelieved, desolate
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stark
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(n) treacherous cunning deceit
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guile
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(adj) offensive, arousing strong dislike
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obnoxious
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(v) to stick out, thrust forth
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protrude
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(adj) calm, peaceful
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placid
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(n) route of travel, record of travel
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itinerary
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(adj) worthy of imitation
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exemplary
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(v) to reach an understanding of, get to the bottom of (as in mystery) (N) a measure of depth in water
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fathom
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(v) to separate from others
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segregate
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(v) to refer to casually or indirectly
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allude
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(adj) powerful, highly effective
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potent
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(adj) sercing to settle an issue, final
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conclusive
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(adj) rejoicing, extremely happy
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jubilant
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(v) to pacify, satisfy appease
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placate
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