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10 Cards in this Set
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Coalition |
n. A combination,union,or merger for some specific purpose. |
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Decadence |
n. Decline,decay,or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay: excessive self-indulgence |
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elicit |
v.To draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person) |
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hiatus |
n. A gap,opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing) |
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innuendo |
n. A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense |
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intercede |
v. To plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go between in a disagreement |
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jaded |
adj. wearied,worn-out,dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence |
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meritorious |
adj. worthy,deserving recognition and praise |
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petulant |
adj. peevish, annoyed, easily irritated and upset |
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transcend |
v. to rise above or beyond, exceed |
