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20 Cards in this Set
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anomalous
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(adj.) departing from the usual
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aspersion
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a derogatory or damaging statement. the act of slandering
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bizarre
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just plain weird
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brusque
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abrupt, blunt, rough, ungracious
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cajole
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coax
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castigate
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punish severely
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contrive
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devise, plan think-up
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demagogue
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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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disabuse
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to free from deception or error; enlighten, set straight
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ennui
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weariness and dissatisfaction, from lack of occupation or interest; bordem
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fetter
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bond, retraint; bind, hamper
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heinous
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evil, offensive, hateful
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immutable
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constant, not subject to change
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insurgent
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revolutionary, rebellious, mutinous, one who rebels
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megalomania
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a delusion marked by feeling of power, wealth, talent, far in excess of reality
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sinecure
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a position requiring little or no work, an easy job
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surreptitious
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stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud
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transgress
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to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
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transmute
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to change from one nature, substance or form to another
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vicarious
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performed, suffered or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
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