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24 Cards in this Set
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nullify
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abolish, cancel
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deluge(v)
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to flood
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futility
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uselessness
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carnage
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slaughter
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technology
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applied science
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to build upon sand
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to have a poor base, or not sufficient preparation
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libel (n)
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degradation by writing or publishing
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defamatory
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damaging character by false reports
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plaintiff
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the complaining party, in law
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canard
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a made-up sensational story
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deprecate
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express disapproval
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a pretty kettle of fish
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a messy situation, a problem
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reputed
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thought, supposed, believed
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frail
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delicate, weak
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potent
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powerful, strong, intense
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excoriate
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criticize severely
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devout
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religious, sincere
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to toe the mark
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to obey or stick to a rule or policy
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diminutive
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tiny, small
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profuse
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overflowing, abundant
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dulcet
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sweet or melodious to the ear
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impromptu
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spur of the moment, offhand
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malevolent
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ill-disposed, ill-intentioned
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to be under a cloud
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to be in temporary disgrace or trouble
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