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15 Cards in this Set
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Absolve |
To free from guilt |
S: forgive, pardon A: obligate, accuse |
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Deference |
Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment |
S: consideration, regard A: dishonor, disregard |
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Defiantly |
Boldly resistant or challenging |
S: uncooperative, rebellious A: cooperative, obedient |
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Dissenters |
One who differs in sentiment or opinion |
S: skeptic, objector A: faithful, loyal |
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Diurnal |
Of relating to a day or each day daily |
S: common, everyday A: temporary, nocturnal |
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Dogma |
An official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc. as a church |
S: doctrine, belief A: unbelief, doubt |
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Efflorescence |
The state or a period of flowering |
S: sprouting, blossom A: wilting, dying |
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Foible |
A minor weakness or failing of character, slight flaw or defect |
S: deformity, error A: perfection, advantage |
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Irreproachable |
Free from blame |
S: faultless, innocent A: poor, tainted |
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Jurisprudence |
The science of philosophy of law |
S: act, command A: transgression, violation |
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Lithe |
Bending readily |
S: agile, flexible A: stiff, brittle |
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Perfunctory |
Performed merely as a routine duty |
S: heedless, apathetic A: careful, thoughtful |
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Petulantly |
Moved to or showing sudden, impatient irratation |
S: cranky, irritable A: cheerful, happy |
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Nonchalance |
The state or quality of having a lack of concern |
S: casualness, composure A: discomposure, agitation |
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Profusely |
Spreading or giving freely and in large amount |
S: extravagant, plentiful A: lacking, scarce |