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21 Cards in this Set
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approbation
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praise, expression of approval
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assuage
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to alleviate/ lessen load/ soothe
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coalition
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alliance/ league (for a purpose)
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decadence
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corruption/ decline
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elicit
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get info, evoke it, force
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expostulate
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protest/ complain/- (un)persuade
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hackneyed
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repetitive/ cliche/ boring, corny
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hiatus
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rest period/ break
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innuendo
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crude, suttle hint/ phrase
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intercede
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intervene, plead for someone to save their a**
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jaded
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dulled/ worn down/ no longer flashy
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lurid
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gruesome, horror provoking
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meritorious
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commendable, worthy of praise/ congrats
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petulant
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irritable, fussy, ornery
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prerogative
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perk, benefit, special right
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provincial
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narrow in mind or outlook, limited
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simulate
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to attempt to recreate, feign
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transcend
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to surpass/ exceed
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umbrage
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tree shadow/ overshadowing influence or power
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unctuous
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too smooth or smug, fake goodie two shoes/ altar boy
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