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24 Cards in this Set
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Novel
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[noun] a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism
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Journal
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[noun] a daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary
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Censor
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[noun] an official who examines books, films, news, etc. that are about to be published and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
[verb] examine (a book, film, etc) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it |
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Delineate
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[verb] describe or portray (something) precisely
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Resent
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[verb] feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person)
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Sovereign
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[noun] a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
[adjective] possessing supreme or ultimate power |
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Sovereignty
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[noun] supreme power or authority
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Consensus
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[noun] a general agreement
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Ballot
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[noun] a system of voting secretly and in writing on a particular issue
; (the ballot) the total number of votes cast in such a process [verb] (of an organization) ask (members) to vote secretly on an issue |
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Sentiment
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[noun] a view or opinion that is held or expressed
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Panegyric
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[noun] a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something
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Insure
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[verb] arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular payments to a company or to the state
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Ensure
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[verb] make certain that (something) will occur or be the case
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Righteous
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[adjective] morally right or justifiable
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Virtue
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[noun] behavior showing high moral standards
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by (or in) virtue of
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because or as a result of
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Eclectic
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[adjective] deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
[noun] a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources |
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Proclaim
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[verb] announce officially or publicly
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Obscure
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[adjective] not discovered or known about; uncertain
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Copious
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[adjective] abundant in supply or quality
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Zeal
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[noun] great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
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Pursuit
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[noun] the action of pursuing someone or something
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Hyperbole
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[noun] exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally
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Overly
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[adverb] excessively
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