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20 Cards in this Set
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abstain
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refrain from doing something
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galvanize
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to shock into action
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aghast
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struck with amazement or horror
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idealism
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thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
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nefarious
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extremely wicked or villainous
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scapegoat
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one that bears the blame for others
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tentative
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subject to change or discussion
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infringe
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violate another's right or privelage
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truism
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obvious truth
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slander
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a malicious or false statement meant to hurt or defame
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engross
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occupy fully
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lackluster
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dull
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feral
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wild, savage
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conundrum
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puzzle or problem
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acumen
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keen insight
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nonchalant
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calm, casual
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neophyte
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someone who is young or inexperienced
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obstinate
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stubborn
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tangent
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abrupt change of course
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substantiate
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to prove a claim
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