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20 Cards in this Set
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Assuage |
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. |
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Strictures |
a restriction on a person or activity. |
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dictum |
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source |
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imprudent |
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash |
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profound |
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. |
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repertoire |
a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform. |
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malevolent |
having or showing a wish to do evil to others. |
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predilection |
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. |
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nebulous |
in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. |
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Condescended |
show feelings of superiority; be patronizing. |
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illicity |
forbidden by law, rules, or custom. |
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sojourn |
a temporary stay. |
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Iniquities |
immoral or grossly unfair behavior. |
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furor |
an outbreak of public anger or excitement. |
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dispensation |
exemption from a rule or usual requirement. |
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expounding |
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail. |
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wrought |
(of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering. |
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tacit |
understood or implied without being stated. |
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cordiality |
sincere affection and kindness |
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edification |
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. |
