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25 Cards in this Set
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Automnomous (adj)
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independent; self serving
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Aversion (n)
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a particular dislike for something
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Abscond (v)
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to sneak away and hide
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Caustic (adj)
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harsh; corrosive;sarcastic
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Conundrum (n)
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a puzzle; problem
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Capitulate (v)
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to surrender; to give in
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Didactic (adj)
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intended to instruct; over moralistic
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Despot (n)
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one who has total power and rules brutally
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Circumvent (v)
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to get around; to sidestep
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Frenetic (adj)
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frenzied;hectic;frantic
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Facade (n)
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a deceptive appearance or attitude; the front face of a building
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Denigrate (v)
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to belittle; to diminiiish the opinion of
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Ubiquitious (adj)
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existing seemingly everywhere at once
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Garish (adj)
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gaudy; in bad taste
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Maxim (n)
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a common saying or expression
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Expunge (v)
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to ease; to strike out
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Odious (adj)
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provoking hatred
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Panache (n)
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distinctive style; flair; elegance; verve
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Founder (v)
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to sink; to fail; to collapse
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Intrinisic (adj)
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essential; characteristic; inherent
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Ostracize (v)
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to exclude ot banish from a group
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Scurrilous (adj)
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vulgar; course
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Clemency (n)
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mercy
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Regale (v)
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to entertain; to amuse; to give a feast for
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Ingenue (n)
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an innocent or naive young girl
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