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15 Cards in this Set
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Adjunct |
N. Something or someone joined or added to something else but not essentially a part of it. |
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Belie |
V. To give a false impression of; to contradict |
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Carnage |
N. Great destruction of life; slaughter |
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Dilemma |
N. A problem that seems to have no satisfactory solution; a difficult choice |
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Diverse |
Adj. Differing from one another; having various or distinct parts N. Diversity |
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Eradicate |
V. To get rid of; to uproot |
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Flout |
V. To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way |
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Foment |
V. To stir up, to rouse; to instigate |
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Insurrection |
N. An open revolt against legal authority; a rebellion |
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Mandatory |
Adj. Ordered by an authority; required |
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Mitigate |
V. To make or become less serious or severe; to ameliorate |
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Pretext |
N. An effort to conceal the real intentions or state of affairs; an excuse |
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Singular |
Adj. Denoting a single person or thing, contrasted to more than one Adj. Extraordinary; exceptional Adj. Strange or unusual |
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Somnolent |
Adj. Tending to cause sleepiness Adj. Drowsy |
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Stalwart |
Adj. Strong; sturdy Adj. Firm; resolute |
