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11 Cards in this Set
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allusion
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an indirect reference
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arbitrary
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determined by personal judgement, not rule or reason; based on impulse
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mercenary
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motivated only by financial gain; greedy
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syndrome
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a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
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euphemism
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a mild or vague term used as a subsitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant
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appease
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to calm, especially by giving in to the demands of
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banal
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lacking originality; overused; commonplace
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taint
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to stain the honor of someone or something
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assail
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to attack physically or verbally
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altruistic
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unselfishly concerned for he welfare of others; unselfish
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serendipity
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a happy accident
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