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15 Cards in this Set
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apex
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noun
The highest point of something. |
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collusion
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noun
A secret agreement between parties for a criminal or deceitful purpose. |
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incinerate
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verb
To burn to ashes. |
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indict
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verb
To charge with a crime. indictment - noun |
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judicial
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adjective
Having to do with judges, the law, or the courts. |
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martyr
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noun
One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles. verb To be put to death for one's beliefs. |
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multitude
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noun
1. A large number of people or things. 2. A crowd. |
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rescind
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verb
To do away with; to cancel. |
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revere
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verb
To have great respect and affection for. |
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scion
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noun
1. A descendant or heir. 2. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth. |
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sordid
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adjective
Dirty or disgusting. |
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suave
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adjective
Smoothly polite; blandly pleasing. |
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travesty
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noun
A distorted example or imitation. |
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vindicate
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verb
1. To free from blame, guilt, or suspicion. 2. To show to be true or right. |
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vitriolic
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adjective
Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic. |
