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15 Cards in this Set
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ac·co·lade
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n) an expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award
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ad·a·mant
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adj) not yeilding; firm
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ad·u·late
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v) to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
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al·ter·ca·tion
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n) a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
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an·nals
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n) a historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence
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as·sid·u·ous
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adj) diligent and persistent
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char·y
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adj) exercising caution; hesitant
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clique
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n) a small, exclusive group; a group held together by like intrests or purpose
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de·crep·it
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adj) worn-out with use; broken down
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en·dow
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v) to provide with a quality, a thing, or gift of money
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e·phem·er·al
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adj) lsting a very short time
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in·gra·ti·ate
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v) to work to gain the favor of someone
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pan·the·on
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n) a group of people held in high esteem for their great achievments
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per·verse
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adj) turned away from what is right; wickd
2. stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate |
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tu·te·lage
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n) instruction, protection, or gaurdianship
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