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15 Cards in this Set
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Adjudicate
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To hear and decide judicially; to judge
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Centennial
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A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration; of or pertaining to one hundred years.
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Countenance
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1. A person's face; the expression on a person's face.
2. support or approval; to tolerate |
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Disgruntle
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To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood.
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Equilibrium
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A state of balance
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Expedite
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To speed up a process; to facilitate.
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Gird
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1. To encircle, bind, or surround.
2. To get ready for action, to brace |
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Gratuitous
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1. Not called for, unecessary.
2. Without charge; free |
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Illusory
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Unreal or imagined; deceiving
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Implacable
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Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless
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Luminary
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1. A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon
2. A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity. |
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Manifesto
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A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group.
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Mesmerize
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To fascinate or hypnotize
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Precedent
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An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one.
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Spurious
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Not genuine; false
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