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20 Cards in this Set
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stymie
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to hinder, impede
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effigy
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a likeness (usually of a hated person)
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flout
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show contempt, scoff
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cognizant
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aware
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turbulent
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unruly, agitated
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terminate
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to end
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forthwith
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immediately
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exacerbate
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to irritate, make worse
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revert
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return
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oust
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to drive out, eject
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implacable
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cannot be pacified, inexorable
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paroxysm
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a fit, sudden outburst
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reprehensible
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worthy of blame
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jurisdiction
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power, range of authority
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skirmish
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small fight
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harass
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to trouble, torment
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monolithic
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massively solid
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indigent
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poor, needy
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arbitrary
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based in whim, dictatorial
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fray
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a fight
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