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18 Cards in this Set
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Burnish
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polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.
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Vie
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strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.
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Shibboleth
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a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
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Allude
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suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
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Authoritarian
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favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
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Scrutiny
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critical observation or examination.
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penultimate
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last but one in a series of things; second to the last.
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caveat
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a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
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panacea
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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
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duress
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threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.
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referendum
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a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
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recant
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to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract.
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ellipsis
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is a series of dots that usually indicates an intentional omission of a word, sentence, or whole section from a text without altering its original meaning.
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gratuitous
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uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
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recompence
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compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.
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fortuitous
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happening by accident or chance rather than design
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indemnity
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compensate (someone) for harm or loss.
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arcane
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understood by few; mysterious or secret.
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