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37 Cards in this Set
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Aggressor
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person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader
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Cache
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hiding place to store something
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Censure
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act of blaming; expression of disapproval; hostile criticism; rebuke; reprimand
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Civilian
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person who is not a member of the military, or police or fire fighting forces.
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Commend
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praise; mention favorably; compliment
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Concur
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agree; coincide; be of the same opinion
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aggression
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unprovoked attack; assault; invasion
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Altitude
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height; elevation; high position; eminence
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calamity
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great misfortune; catastrophe; disaster
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congregate
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come together into a crowd; assemble; gather
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convention
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treaty; agreement
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cordiality
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friendliness; warmth of regard; amiability
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crony
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close companion; intimate friend; chum; associate
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deliberately
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in a carefully thought out manner; purposely; intentional
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dispense
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deal out; distribute
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dubious
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doubtful; uncertain; questionable
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Complicated
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hard to understand; elaborate; complex; intricate
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Confirm
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state or prove the truth of; substantinate; verify
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Fragile
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easily broken; breakable; weak; frail
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Galore
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aplenty; in abundance; plentiful; abundant
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Genuine
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actually being what it is calimed or seems to be; true; real; authentic
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Hostile
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of or claming to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly; inimical
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Impatient
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not patient; not willing to bear delay; fretful; anxious
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Interment
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burial; entombment; sepulture
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Mitigate
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make less severe; lessn; alleviate; soften; relieve
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Novice
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one who is new to a field or activity; beginner; apprentice; amateur
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Adjourn
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close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recess
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Astute
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1. shrewd; wise; sagacious
2. crafty; cunning; sly; wily |
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Demolish
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tear down; destroy; raze; smash; wreck
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Discharge
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1. unload
2. dismiss; fire |
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Dissent
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differing in opinion; disagree
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Dissension
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discord; conflict; strife
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Equitable
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fair to all concerned; just; imparital; objective; unbiased
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Exonerate
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free from blame; clear from accusation; acquit; absolve
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Extemporaneous
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composed or spoken without preparation; off hand; impromptu; improvised
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Extricate
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free from difficulties; distangle; disencumber; release
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Forfeit
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lose or have to give up as a penalty for some error, neglect, or fault; a sacrifice
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