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150 Cards in this Set
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word formed from initial letters of a name
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acronym
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word element such as prefix or suffix
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affix
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invention of new words
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coinage
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used in or suitable to spoken languageor to writing that imitates speech
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colloquial
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use of a word sounding like the one intended but humorously wrong
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malapropism
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formation or use of a word that imitates or resembles what it stands for
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onomatopoeia
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a word that reads the same forward and backwards
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palindrome
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word formed by merging the sounds or meanings of two different words
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portmanteau word
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figure of speech that compares two unlike things
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simile
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accidental distortion of words in a phrase by interchanging sounds
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spoonerism
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constant and earnest effort to accomplish task
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diligence
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difficult to satisfy or please
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fastidious
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ability to see what is likely to happen
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foresight
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having or exhibiting sound judgement
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judicious
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extremely careful and precise
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meticulous
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minor or trivial details
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minutiae
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exercising caution, good judgment or common sense
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prudent
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attentive to the finer points of ettiquette and conduct
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punctilious
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careful in choosing
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selective
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having a system, method, or plan
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systematic
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to deceive or trick
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beguile
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politness or courtesy
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civility
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appropriateness of behavior
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decorum
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way in which one behaves or conducts oneself
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demeanor
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foolishly bold or daring
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foolhardy
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performing or performed with careless ease
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glib
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not having a noble character
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ignoble
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accepted customs of a social group
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mores
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characteristic of people or things away from the capital
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provincial
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not in good taste
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unseemly
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lacking all self-respect
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abject
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act or forming an opinion from incomplete evidence
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conjecture
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depressed, disheartened
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dejected
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act of forcing something, generally a liquid, into something else
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injection
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pier or other structure projecting into a body of water
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jetty
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arousing dissaproval
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objectionable
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an object, such as a bullet or arrow, that is thrown or fired
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projectile
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to refuse to accept
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reject
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taking place within an individual's mind
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subjective
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path made by a moving body or particle
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trajectory
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anxious or fearful about the future
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apprehensive
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without exception or qualification; positive
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categorical
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serving to put an end to doubt or question
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conclusive
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doubtful
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dubious
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not capable of being avoided
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indeterminate
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incapable of being avoided or prevented
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inevitable
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dangerously lacking in security
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precarious
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sensation of doubt or misunderstanding
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qualm
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leaving no doubt or misunderstanding
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unequivocal
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to waver indecisively between one action and another
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vacillate
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to attack or assault
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assail
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defensive wall
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bulwark
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fortress in or near a city
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citadel
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strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or trouble
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fortitude
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place of rest or refuge
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haven
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too strong or great to be defeated
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invincible
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spirit, daring
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mettle
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recovering strength or spirits quickly
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resilient
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physically strong or sturdy
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stalwart
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endurance
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stamina
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to recognize as having met official standards; to attibute to
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accredit
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acceptance as true or valid
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credence
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something that entitles a person to confidence, credit or authority
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credential
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quality of deserving confidence
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credibility
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deserving commendation; praiseworthy
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creditable
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tending to believe too readily; easily deceived
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credulous
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any statement of belief that guides a person's actions
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creed
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to cast doubt on
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discredit
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too extraordinary to be possible
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incredible
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person who behaves badly or criminally
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miscreant
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speed and willingness in acting or responding
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alacrity
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control over one's emotions
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composure
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listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest
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ennui
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not easily disturbed or excited
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imperturable
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tending toward suddenness and boldness of action
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impetuous
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to provoke to action; rouse
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incite
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reluctant to exert oneself; lazy
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indolent
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having no power to move
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inert
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wild uproar or noise
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pandemonium
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quality of being untroubled
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serenity
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rudely bold; insolent
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brazen
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showing a desire or willingness to please
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complaisant
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easy to notice; obvious
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conspicious
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easily managed or taught; gentle
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docile
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exaggerated or high-flown in style or manner
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flamboyant
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courageous; fearless
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intrepid
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promoting peace
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pacific
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quiet and restrained in manner
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reserved
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having a shrill, harsh, or grating sound effect
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strident
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not embarrassed or ashamed
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unabashed
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to turn away or aside
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avert
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to give variety to
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diversify
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something that relaxes or entertains
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diversion
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accidental; unintentional
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inadvertent
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indisputable; unquestionable
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incontrovertible
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to turn inside out or upside down
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invert
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incapable of being reversed
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irreversible
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to return to a former condition, practice, or belief
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revert
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capable of doing many things competently
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versatile
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sensation of dizziness and feeling that oneself is whirling
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vertigo
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extemely or deliberately noticeable
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flagrant
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to show off in order to impress
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flaunt
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done quickly and with stealth; sly
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furtive
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present or capable of coming into existence but not evident
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latent
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represented or appearing a certain; but often not actually so
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ostensible
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standing out and attracting attention
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salient
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to remove or withdraw from public view
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sequester
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deception by means of strategy or device
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subterfuge
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done or acting in secret
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surreptitious
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not readily noticeable
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unobtrusive
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intended to teach or instuct
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didactic
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to instruct in order to bring about intellectual, moral, or spiritual movement
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edify
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to make clear or plain
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elucidate
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possessing deep and extensive learning
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erudite
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expressed clearly and precisely, without any possibility of misunderstanding
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explicit
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to pervade or permeate as if with a dye or stain
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imbue
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to instruct in the beliefs or principles of a party or sect
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indoctrinate
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to introduce gradually
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instill
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the art or profession of teaching
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pedagogy
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marked by a cocern of minute, often unimportant details
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pedantic
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occuring at the same time
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concurrent
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a messenger involved in diplomati transaction
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courier
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hasty
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cursory
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rambling; digressive
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discursive
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to bring something upon oneself
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incur
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an attack on or an invasion of enemy territory
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incursion
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someone or something that precedes something else
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precursor
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a turning to someone of something for aid or support
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recourse
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happening repeatedly
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recurrent
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help in a time of distress
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succor
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bitter and ill-natured in language or tone
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acrimonious
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to punish for misbehavior
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chastise
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detracting from the character or standing of someone
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derogatory
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to speak of as unimportant or inferior
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disparage
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to bother or torment repeatedly
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harass
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to criticize or refute by argumentation
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impugn
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a roundabout, often spiteful reference to something not named
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innuendo
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sharp, harsh, insulting words used to attack
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invective
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to scold or correct, usually gently
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reprove
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to utter slanderous and abusive statements against
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vilify
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sponsorship; protection
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aegis
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compensation given as satisfaction for insult, loss or injury
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amends
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tending to win over or soothe
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conciliatory
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tending to cause, promote, or help bring about
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conducive
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to free or release from an entanglement
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extricate
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to promote the development or growth of
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foster
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to press with repeated and insistent requests
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importune
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to help the opposing sides in a dispute come to an agreement
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mediate
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to make less severe or intense
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mitigate
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to set right; remedy
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rectify
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