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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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accompanying; 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 persuade by arousing desire or hope; allure.
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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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1. Evoking a sharp mental picture; vivid.
2. Concerning the pictorial arts, as drawing, painting, etc. |
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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 of respect; formidable.
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repugnant
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Highly distasteful; offensive; repulsive.
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