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15 Cards in this Set
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bogus
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adjective
1. Counterfeit or fake. 2. False and artificial in tone. |
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demise
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noun
The end of existence or activity; death. |
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devise
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verb
To form or arrange in the mind. |
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enshrine
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verb
To cherish as precious or sacred. |
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evince
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verb
1. To show clearly; to express. 2. To provoke. |
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irrevocable
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adjective
Impossible to change. |
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martial
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adjective
Having to do with war, armies, or fighting. |
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memorabilia
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noun plural
Objects collected over a period of time that recall particular events. |
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mundane
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adjective
Of or relating to ordinary, everyday matters. |
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patronize
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verb
1. To be a supporter or regular customer of. 2. To treat in a condescending way. |
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querulous
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adjective
Apt to find fault; complaining. |
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quirk
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noun
1. A peculiar or eccentric mannerism. 2. An odd or sudden turn of events. |
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refute
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verb
To prove to be false; to disprove. |
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sanction
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noun
1. Approval or permission from an authority. 2. An action taken by one nation against another. verb To approve or allow. |
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tome
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noun
A book, especially one that is large. |
