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20 Cards in this Set
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Amnesty
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A general pardon for an offense against a government.
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Autonomy
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Self-government, political control.
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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, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts.
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Flout
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To mock.
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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, typical of the tomb.
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Soporific
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Tending to cause sleep.
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Straitlaced
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Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct.
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Transient
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Lasting only a short time, fleeting.
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Unwieldy
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Not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity.
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Vapid
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Dull, uninteresting, tiresome.
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