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18 Cards in this Set
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Enjoin
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verb. direct to order authoritatively, to prevent (prohibit)
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Expedite
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verb. to make easier, cause progress faster.
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Expiate
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verb. to make amends or make up for, redeem.
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Ferment
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noun. great excitement, agitation
verb. producing alcohol by chemical action. |
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Inadvertent
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adjective. marked by lack of attention, accidental.
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Nominal
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adjective. existing only in name, not real or serious
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Noncommittal
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adjective. not decisive, unwilling to take a clear position.
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Peculate
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verb. steal something that has been given into one's trust, take improperly for selfish use.
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Adventitious
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adjective. resulting from chance instead of cause, acquired
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Ascribe
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verb. assign or refer to, attribute
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Circuitous
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adjective. roundabout, not to the point.
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Commiserate
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verb. sympathize with, pity for, share distress.
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Sangfroid
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noun. composure or coolness when needed, in a trying circumstance.
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Proclivity
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noun. a natural tendency (usually in human behavior)
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Seditious
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adjective. resistance to lawful authority, purpose to overthrow the government.
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Tenuous
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adjective. thin, slender, not dense, lacking clarity/sharpness
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Vitriolic
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adjective. bitter and sarcastic, biting (like strong acid).
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Wheedle
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verb. using coaxing or flattery to get some desired outcome.
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