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10 Cards in this Set
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Ameliorate
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verb-to improve, make better, correct a flaw
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Aplomb
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noun-poise, assurance, self confidence, levelheadedness
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Bombastic
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adjective-Pompous, overblown language-using lots of wide vocab to disguise lack of knowledge
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Drivel
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noun-flowing saliva or mucus from the mouth, nonsense speaking
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Exhort
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verb-to urge strongly and earnestly
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Ingratiate
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verb-to make yourself agreeable and gain favor or acceptance...cozying up to someone
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Intrinsic
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adjective-belonging to someone or something by its nature, originating in a body organ or part
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Inveigh
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verb-violent attack in words
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Stringent
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adjective-super strict, severe
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Surmise
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verb-to think/believe without supporting evidence
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