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15 Cards in this Set
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arbiter
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one whose decisions are accepted as final; a judge
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conclave
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a private meeting or secret assembly
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concomitant
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acconpanying; occupying or existing at the same time
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coterie
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an intimate or exclusive group; a clique
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demur
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to raise objections; to withhold one's approval or agreement
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entice
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to lead or pursuade by arousing desire or hope
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flaunt
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to parade or display conspicuously or boldly
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genteel
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polite, elegant, stylish; sometimes overly so
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graphic
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evoking a sharp mental picture; vivid
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inimical
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expressing hostility or unfriendly intent
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inordinate
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beyond what is ordinary or reasonable in amount or scope; excessive
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ludicrous
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provoking or describing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous
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oligarchy
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government by a small, elite group
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redoubtable
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worthy or respect; formidable
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repugnant
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highly distasteful; offensive or repulsive
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