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15 Cards in this Set
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bereft |
deprived of or lacking something that is wanted/needed |
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criterion / criteria |
a standard or rule by which something is judged or criticized |
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deride |
to laugh at in scorn or contempt; to ridicule |
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effrontery |
A bonus that is offensive because of its lack of tact; audacity |
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espouse |
to advocate or embrace especially a cause or idea |
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hypocrisy |
The practice of pretending to believe or value things or ideas that one does not; falseness |
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impending |
about to occur |
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incensed |
filled with wrath; enraged |
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pertinent |
relating to the matter at hand; relevant |
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promulgate |
to proclaim or make known |
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proscribe |
to for bid as harmful; to prohibit |
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redress |
to correct or compensate for a wrong |
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Regime |
A form of rule or government |
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retribution |
something given in payment especially punishment |
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substantiate |
to verify or confirm by presenting evidence |
