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60 Cards in this Set
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approbation
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Noun-expression of approval/favorable opinion
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assuage
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verb-to make easier or milder, to quiet, to put an end to
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coalition
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noun-a combination, union, or merger for a purpose
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decadence
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noun-decline, decay, condition or period of decline or decay, self indulgence
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elicit
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verb-to draw forth, bring out
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expostulate
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verb-to attempt to dissuade of something
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hackneyed
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adj-lack freshness or originality
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hiatus
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noun-gap, break, opening
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innuendo
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noun-hint, indirect suggestion/reference
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intercede
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verb-to plead on behalf of someone else; a go-between
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jaded
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adj-wearied or worn out
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lurid
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adj-causing shock, horror; sensational; pale; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
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meritorious
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adj-worthy of praise
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petulant
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adj-peevish, annoyed, easily irritated
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prerogative
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noun-special right or privilege, quality showing excellence
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provincial
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adj-pertaining to outlying area; local; narror in mind or outlook, limited; simple design that originates from countryside
Noun-person w/narrow point of view; person from outlying area; soldier from province or colony |
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simulate
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verb-to imitate
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transcend
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verb-rise above, exceed
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umbrage
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noun-shade cast by trees; overshadowing influence or power; offense; a vague suspicion
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unctuous
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adj-excessively smooth/smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness or sincerity; fatty, oily
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ameliorate
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verb-to improve, make better
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aplomb
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noun-poise or assurance; perpendicularity
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bombastic
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adj-pompous or overblown in language
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callow
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adj-without experience, immature
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drivel
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noun-saliva flowing from mouth to nose; foolish thinking or talk
verb-to let saliva flow from mouth; to utter nonsense; to waste away foolishly |
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epitome
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noun-summary; instance that represents larger reality
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exhort
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verb-urge strongly, advise
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ex officio
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adj/adv-by virtue of holding a certain office
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infringe
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verb-to violate, trespass
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ingratiate
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verb-to make oneself agreeable and gain acceptance or favor by others
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interloper
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noun-one who moves in where he or she is not wanted, intruder
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intrinsic
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adj-belonging to someone by its very nature, immanent or organic
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inveigh
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verb-to violently attach in words, express strong disapproval
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lassitude
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noun-weariness of body/mind, lack of energy
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millennium
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noun-period of one thousand years (period of great joy)
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occult
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adj-mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret
verb-to hide, conceal noun-matters involving supernatural |
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permeate
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verb-spread through
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precipitate
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verb-fall as moisture; bring about suddenly; hurl down a great height; give distinct form to
noun-moisture; product of an action or process |
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stringent
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adj-strict, severe; sharp or bitter to the taste
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surmise
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verb-to think or believe w/out evidence; to guess
noun-likely idea that lacks definate proof |
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abominate
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verb-to have hatred for
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acculturation
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noun-modification of social patterns, traits, or structures of a group or society by contact with others; resultant blend
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adventitious
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adj-resulting from chance; accidental; (medicine) acquired, not congenial
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ascribe
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verb-to assign or attribute
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circuitous
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adj-roundabout, indirect
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commiserate
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verb-sympathize with, show pity for
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enjoin
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verb-direct or order; prohibit
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expediate
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verb-make easy, progress faster
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expiate
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verb-make ammends; avert
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ferment
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noun-state of great excitement, agitation, turbulence
verb-be in or work into such a state; produce alcohol by chemical action |
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inadvertent
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adj-resulting from or marked by lack of attention
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nominal
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adj-existing in name only, too small to be taken seriously
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noncommittal
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adj-not decisive or definate; unwilling to take a clear position
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peculate
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verb-to steal
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proclivity
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noun-natural or habitual inclination or tendency
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sangfroid
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noun-composure or coolness
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seditious
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adj-resistant to lawful authority
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tenuous
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adj-thin, slender; lacking in clarity/sharpness; of slight importance/significance; poorly supported
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vitriolic
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adj-bitter, sarcastic; caustic or biting (strong acid)
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wheedle
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verb-use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
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