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16 Cards in this Set
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curtail |
To cut short or reduce. |
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discriminate |
To make or recognize clear distinctions.
To treat in a less or more favorable way. |
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espionage |
The act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government. |
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icon |
A religious painting, especially one revered by the Eastern Christian churches.
A symbol or image whose form suggests its meaning.
One who is idolized. |
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inalienable |
Not able to be taken or given away. |
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incarcerate |
To confine or to put in prison. |
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indignity |
An insult to one’s pride; offensive or humiliating treatment. |
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indiscriminate |
Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard. |
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infamous |
Having a very bad reputation; notorious.
Disgraceful; vicious. |
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intercede |
To act or plead on another’s behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties. |
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malign |
To say negative and unfair things about; slander.
Evil; showing ill will. |
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perpetrate |
To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act.` |
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rampant |
Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread. |
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rancor |
A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness. |
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reparation |
A mending or repair. |
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smattering |
superficial, scattered knowledge.
A small amount. |