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15 Cards in this Set
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accolade
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An expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award.
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adamant
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Not yielding, firm.
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adulate
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To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize.
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altercation
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A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
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annals
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A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence.
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assiduous
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Diligent and persistent.
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chary
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Exercising caution, hesitant.
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clique
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A small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose.
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decrepit
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Worn-out with use; broken-down.
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endow
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To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money.
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ephemeral
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Lasting a very short time.
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ingratiate
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To work to gain the favor of someone.
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pantheon
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A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.
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perverse
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1. Turned away from what is right; wicked.
2. Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate. |
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tutelage
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Instruction, protection, or guardianship.
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