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20 Cards in this Set
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regime (n)
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A system or style of government
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mendacity (n)
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a lie or falsehood
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salient (adj)
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Particularly noticeable, striking, or relevant
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opulent (adj)
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Characterized by an obvious or lavish display of wealth and affluence
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pugnacious (adj)
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Inclined to fight or be aggressive
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tarn (n)
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A small mountain lake, especially one formed by the action of glaciers
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vehement (adj)
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Expressed with, or showing conviction or intense feeling
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amenity (n)
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A useful or attractive feature or service
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anomaly (n)
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Something that deviates from the norm or from expectations
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dubious (adj)
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Uncertain about an outcome or conclusion
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exhume (v)
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To dig up a corpse from a grave
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genre (n)
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The categories an artistic work can be classified as
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complacent (adj)
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Self-satisfied, usually in an unreflective way and without being aware of possible dangers
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corroborate (v)
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To give or represent evidence of the truth of something
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dissuade (v)
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To persuade somebody not to do something, or not to believe, think, or feel something
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gentility (n)
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Courteous and well mannered behavior, especially when it suggest an upper class background
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festoon (n-v)
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(n) an ornamental chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hanging in a loop or curve between two points; (v) to decorate something with festoons
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furtive (adj)
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Done in a way that is intended to escape notice
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imperative (n-adj)
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(n) something that must be done, a priority; (adj) absolutely necessary or unavoidable
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impinge (v)
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To affect the limits of something, especially a right or law
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