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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 or more favorable way |
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espionage
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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; offensive or humiliating treatment
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indiscriminate
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not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
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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 diffrences 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 antisocial 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 or bitterness
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reparation
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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, scattered knowlege
2. a small amount |
