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16 Cards in this Set
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Curtail
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To cut short or reduce
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Discriminate
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1.to make or recognize clear distinctions 2. To treat in a less or mire favorable way
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Discrimination
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1.the recognizing of clear distinctions. 2. The act of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing in the basis of the group or category rather than according to actual merit. 3. The act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste
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Espionage
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The act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
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Inalienable
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Not able to be taken or given away
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Incarcerate
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To confine or to put in prison
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Indignity
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An insult to one’s pride; offensive or humiliating treatment.
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Indiscriminate
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Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
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Infamous
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1.having a very bad reputation; notorious. 2. Disgraceful; vicious n. infamy
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Intercede
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To act or intercede on another’s behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties.
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Malign
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v. To say negative and unfair things about ; slander adj. evil; showing ill will
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Perpetrate
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To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act
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Rampant
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Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
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Rancor
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A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
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Reparation
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1.a mending or repair. 2. (Usually plural) a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war.
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Smattering
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1.superficial, scattered knowledge. 2. A small knowledge
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