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15 Cards in this Set
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curtail
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To cut short or reduce
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discriminate
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1. To make or recognize clear distinctions
2. To treat in a less ot more favorable way |
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espionage
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1. The act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
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inalienable
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Not able to be taken or given away
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incarcerate
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To confine or to put in prison
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indignity
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an insult to one's pride; offersive or humiliating treatment
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indiscriminate
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Not marked by careful distictions; hapharzard
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infamous
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1. Having a very bad reputation; notorious
2. Disgraceful; vicious |
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intercede
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To act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties
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malign
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1. To say negative and unfair things about; slander
2. Evil; showing ill will |
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perpetrate
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To commit, as a crime or other sntisocial act
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rampant
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Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
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rancor
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A deep, long-held feeling of hatred ro bitterness
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reaparation
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1. A mending or repair
2. a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war |
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smattering
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1. Superficial; scattering knowledge
2. A small amount |
