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16 Cards in this Set
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Allude
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To refer to in an indirect way (used with to). Allusion n.
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Consecrate
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1.to set apart as holy 2. To dedicate to a cause; to devote
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Disseminate
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To scatter or spread widely. Dissemination n.
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Dote
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To show excessive fondness for (used with on or upon)
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Exhort
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To urge strongly; to warn or appeal. Exhortation n.
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Feckless
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Careless or irresponsible
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Implicate
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To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal
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Lament
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To feel or express grief
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Lamentation
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An expression of sorrow or grief in the form of a poem, song, etc
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Monetary
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Of or relating to money or currency.
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Pensive
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Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful
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Pomp
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A showy or dignified display
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Stilted
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Artificially stiff or formal in manner
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Subjugate
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To bring under control; to conquer. Subjugation n.
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Trauma
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1.a severe bodily injury 2. Emotional shock. Traumatic n.
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Wanton
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1.ignoring what is right 2.excessive or unrestrained. 3. Playful or frolicsome
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