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15 Cards in this Set
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The quality or state of being self-governing; independence |
Autonomy |
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Cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences |
Circumspect |
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Calmness of mind or bearing; self-control |
Composure |
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1. A large, imposing structure or building 2. A complex structure or system built up iver time, as if it were a real building |
Edifice |
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To settle or place securely or snugly |
Ensconce |
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The area adjoining or surrounding a place |
Environs |
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Marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate |
Hapless |
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Shaking evil or wicked |
Heinous |
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With one's identity concealed; unrecognized |
Incognito |
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1. To teach or train in the fundamentals 2. To install or teach from a partisan point of view |
Indoctrinate |
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An interval time between events Belonging to or taking place between events; temporary |
Interim |
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A large and impressive tomb |
Mausoleum |
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To rob and plunder |
Pillage |
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1. The condition of being lost in thought 2. Daydream |
Reverie |
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A loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control Slavery or bondage |
Thrall/thralldom |
