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150 Cards in this Set
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access
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approach or admittance
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accord
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agreement
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affluence
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abundant flow;wealth
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adage
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proverb
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alacrity
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brisk willingness
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apathy
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indifference
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avarice
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greed for wealth
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awe
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feeling of respect
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blemish
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defect
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boon
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timely benefit
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chagrin
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feeling of deep disappointment
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clamor
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uproar
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clemency
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mercy
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consensus
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general agreement
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criterion
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standard of judgement or decision
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crux
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the essential point requiring solution
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cynic
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one who doubts the good intentions of others
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dearth
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scarcity
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debacle
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complete failure
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detriment
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injury or damage causing loss
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diction
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manner in which words are used in writing and speech
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din
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loud continuing noise
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discord
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disagreement
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discrepancy
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inconsistency
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discretion
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make responsible choices
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dissent
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difference of opinion
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epitome
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ideal representation
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epoch
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series of events
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era
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memorable
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essence
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basic nature
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exodus
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departure, usually of large numbers
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facet
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side or aspect of a subject
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facsimile
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exact copy
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fallacy
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mistaken idea
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flair
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natural talent
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format
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physical appearance or arrangement
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forte
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one's strong point
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fortitude
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steady strength enabling one to face pain
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forum
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a gathering for the discussion of public issues
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furor
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outburst of excitement
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gamut
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the whole range
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gist
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essential content
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glutton
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one who overeats
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grievance
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complaint made against somone responsible for a situation believed to be unjust
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horizon
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limit
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hue
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shade of color
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idiom
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expression peculiar to language which has a different meaning from the words which make it up
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impetus
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moving force
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incumbent
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present holder of an office
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infirmity
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state of being feeble
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influx
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flowing in
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infraction
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violation of a law
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innovation
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introduction of a new idea
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interim
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meantime
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interlude
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period of time between two events
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intrigue
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secret plot
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intuition
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knowledge through instinct rather than thought
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jeopardy
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risk of harm
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keynote
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main theme
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larceny
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theft
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layman
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not a member of a particular profession
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legacy
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material or spiritual inheritance
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liaison
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contact between two or more groups
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malady
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disease
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mania
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excessive or unreasonable obsession
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maverick
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one who acts independently rather than according to an organizational pattern
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maxim
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saying which prvides a rule of conduct
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medium
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means of communication
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milieu
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physical or social setting in which an event occurs
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mores
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morally binding customs of a group
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multitude
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a large number
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myriad
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a large numberof varied people or things
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niche
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a suitable and desirable place
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nostalgia
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desire to return to past experiences or associations
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overture
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first step which is intended to lead to others in either action
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pancea
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something considered a cure for all diseases or problems
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panorama
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a clear view of a very broad
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paradox
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statement of a truth which appears to contradict itself
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paucity
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small in numbers; scarcity
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pauper
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very poor person
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pilgrimage
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long trip to some place worthy of respect or devotion
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pittance
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very small sum of money
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plight
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condition, usually unfavorable
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poise
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calm and controlled manner of behavior
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posterity
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future generations
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prelude
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something which is preliminary to some act or work which is more important
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premise
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statement from which a conclusion is logically drawn
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pretext
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reason given as a cover up for the true purpose of an action
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proviso
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conditional requirement that something to be done, usually made in writing
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prowess
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superior ability
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pseudonym
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assumed name,usually by an author
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pun
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play on words depending on two different meanings or sounds of the same word
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qualm
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uneasy doubt about some action
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quandary
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uncertainty over a choice between two courses of action
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query
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question
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refuge
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place where one can go for protection
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renown
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fame;wide acclaim
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reprisal
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return of something in kind
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respite
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temporary break which brings relief
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reverence
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feeling of great respect
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salutation
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greeting
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sanction
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approval, usually by proper authority
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satire
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attack upon evil or foolish behavior by showing it to be ridiculous
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scope
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entire area of action or thought
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sect
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group of people having the same beliefs
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segment
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part of section of a whole
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semblance
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outward appearance
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sham
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false imitation
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sheaf
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bundle of grain or papers
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sheen
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luster
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site
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location of an object or an action
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slander
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untruth spoken
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solace
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comfort
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sponsor
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one who endorses and supports a person or activity
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spur
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something which moves one to act
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stature
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height reached physically or morally
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status
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standing social or professional
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stigma
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mark of disgrace
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stimulus
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any encouragement to act
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strife
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conflict
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summit
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the highest point
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supplement
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amount added to complete something
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survey
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broad study of a subject
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suspense
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tension brought about by uncertainty as to what will happen
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synopsis
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brief summary
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tactics
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skillful actions to achieve some purpose
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tang
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strong taste or flavor
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temperament
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natural disposition, often to act in a contrary manner
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threshold
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the starting point
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thrift
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ability to save money
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tint
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a shade of color
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token
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sign for which stands for some object or feeling
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tonic
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something which is a source of energy
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transition
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movement from one situation to another
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tribunal
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place of judgement such as a court
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unrest
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restless dissatisfaction
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upheaval
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sudden overthrow, often violent
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usage
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established practice or custom
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uptopia
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ideal place or society
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valor
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courage
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venture
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something involving risk
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victor
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winner
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vigor
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vitality
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vim
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energy and enthusiasm
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vow
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solemn pledge
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wager
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bet
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whim
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sudden notion or desire
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woe
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great sorrow
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zeal
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eager desire
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zest
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keen enthusiasm
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