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20 Cards in this Set
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surmise
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to think or believe without evdence, conjecture, guess, infer, gather, inference, presumption
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stringent
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strict, severe, sharp, bitter, stern, rigorous, tough, urgent, imperative
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precipitate
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to fall as moisture, bring about suddenly, moisture, product of an action or process, provoke, produce, reckless
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permeate
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spred through, penetrate, soak through
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occult
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mysterious, magical, supernatural, secret, hidden from view, to hide, conceal, eclipse, matters involving supernatural
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millenium
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period of 1000 years, period of great joy, chiliad, golden age, prosperity, peace
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lasstitude
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weariness of body and mind, lack of energy, fatigue, lethargy
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inveigh
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to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval, rail, harangue
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intrinsic
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esential, inherent, immanent, organic, originating from bodily organ or part
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interloper
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one who moves in where they aren't welcome, intruder, trespasser
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ingratiate
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make oneself agreeable to gain acceptance, cozy up to, curry favor with
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infringe
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violate, trespass, encroach, intrude
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ex officio
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by virtue of holding a certain office
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exhort
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to urge strongly, advise earnestly, entreat, implore, adjure
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epitome
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summary, condensed account, abstract, digest, model, instance that represents larger reality
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drivel
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saliva or mucus from nose or mouth, foolish, aimless talk, balderdash, hogwash
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callow
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without experience, immature, green, raw, inexperienced
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bombastic
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pompous or overblown, inlanguage, inflated, highflown, pretentious
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aplomb
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poise, assurance, perpendicularity, composure, self possesion, levelheadedness
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ameliorate
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ammend, better, improve
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