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20 Cards in this Set
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amnesty
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any act of forgiveness or absolution
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autonomy
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self-government
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axiomatic
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self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule
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blazon
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to adorn or embellish
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caveat
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a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior
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equitable
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fair, just, embodying principles of justice
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extricate
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to free from entanglements or difficulties
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filch
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to steal, in a sneaky way
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flout
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to mock, treat with contempt
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fractious
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tending to be troublesome
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precept
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a rule of conduct or action
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salutary
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beneficial, helpful
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scathing
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bitterly severe, withering
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scourge
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to whip, punish severely
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sepulchral
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funeral
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soporific
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tending to cause sleep... something that induces sleep
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straitlaced
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extremely strict
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transient
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lasting only a short time
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unwieldy
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not easily carried, handled
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vapid
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dull, uninteresting
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