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15 Cards in this Set
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Accolade
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an expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award
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Adamant
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not yielding, FIRM
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Adulate
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to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
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altercation
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a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
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annals
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historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence
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assiduous
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diligent and persistent
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chary
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exercising caution; hesitant
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clique
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small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose
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decrepit
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worn-out; broken down
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endow
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to provide with quality, a thing, or a gift of money
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ephemeral
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lasting a SHORT time
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ingratiate
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to work to gain the favor of someone "he attempted to ingratiate himself with his teacher by helping out after class"
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pantheon
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group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements
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perverse
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turned away from what is right; wicked
stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate |
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tutelage
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instruction, protection, or guardianship
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