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15 Cards in this Set
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adjudicate
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v. to hear and decide judicially; to judge
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centennial
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n. a one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration
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countenance
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n. a person's face; the expression on a person's face
v. to support or approve; to tolerate |
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disgruntle
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v. to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood.
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equilibrium
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n. a state of balance
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expedite
expeditious |
v. to speed up a process; to facilitate
adj. with great speed; quick and effecient |
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gird
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v. to encircle, bind, or surround
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gratuitous
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not called for; unnecessary
adj. without charge; free |
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illusory
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adj. unreal or imagined; deceiving
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implacable
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adj. incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless
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luminary
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n. a source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon.
a person who is well known for their achievements |
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manifesto
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n. a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group
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mesmerize
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v. to fascinate or hypnotize
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precedent
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n. an act, statement, etc. that may serve as an example or justification for a later one
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spurious
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adj. not genuine; false
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