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20 Cards in this Set
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intercede
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to plead on behalf of someone else
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hackneyed
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used so often as to lack of freshness or originality
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approbation
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the expression of approval or favorable opinon praise
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innuendo
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a hint
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coalition
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a combinationm union, or merger for some specific purpose
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elicit
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to draw forth
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hiatus
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a gap, opening
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assuage
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to make easier or milder
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decadence
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decline, decay, or deterioration
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expostulate
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to attempt to dissuade someone form some course or decision by earnest reasoning
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simulate
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to make a pretense of, imitate
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jaded
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wearied, worn-out
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umbrage
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foliage giving shade, an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment, a vague suspicion
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prerogative
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a special right or priveledge
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lurid
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causing shock, horror, or revulsion
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transcend
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to rise above or beyond
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provincial
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local;a person with a narrow point of view
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petulant
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peevish, easily irritated
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unctuous
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fatty, oily, pliable;trying too hard to give impression of earnestness, sincerity, piety
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meritorious
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worth, deserving recognition
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