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31 Cards in this Set
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Patronize
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v. to be a supporter of, to treat in a considering way
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diffident
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adj. unsure of oneself, shy
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brandish
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to shake or wave in a threatening way
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rescind
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to do away with
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bogus
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counterfeit or fake , false and in tone
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indict
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to charge with a crime
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aplomb
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complete self confidence and poise
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devise
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to form or arrange in the mind
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plaintive
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expressing sorrow, mournful
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resplendent
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dazzling in appearance
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memorabilia
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objects collected over a period of time that recalls particular events
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sordid
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dirty or disgusting
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tenable
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capable of being defended or believed
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adhere
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to stick to; stay attached , to follow closely
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vindicate
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to free from blame, guilt, or suspicion
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surmount
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to defeat or overcome
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sanction
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approval or permission from an authority
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querulous
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apt to find find fault; complaining
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scion
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a descendent of heir
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tome
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a large novel
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vitriolic
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having a sharp, biting quality, bitterly, sarcastic
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subordinate
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less important, secondary
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incinerate
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to burn to ashes
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collusion
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a secret agreement
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plaudit
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a demonstrating strong approval or praise
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apex
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the highest point of something
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martyr
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a person who dies for a cause that they believe in
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irrevocable
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impossible to change
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judicial
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having to do with judges , the law, or the court
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martial
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warlike, having to do with war
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devotee
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an ardent follower, supporter , or enthusiast
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