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20 Cards in this Set
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authoritative
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(adj) dictatorial, reliable, authoritarian. Coming form a source that calls for obedience or belief
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bankrupt
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(adj) in a state of financial ruin, (v) to ruin financially
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clamor
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(n) a public outcry, loud noise, (v) to call for by loud, continuing outcries
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coincide
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(v) to be in full agreement, to happen at the same time...agree, match
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cynical
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(adj) inclined to believe the worst of people, sarcastic, sneering
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despot
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(n) tyrant, a ruler who oppresses his subjects...dictator, autocrat
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feud
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(n) a bitter long-term quarrel, dispute, vendetta, (v) to fight or quarrel with
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haggle
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(v) to argue in a petty way, especially about price
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hardy
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(adj) able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment... rugged, tough, sturdy
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harmonious
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(adj) able to get along together well, melodious, agreeable, compatible
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hoard
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(v) store up, save, (n) a hidden store or supply
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indisposed
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(adj part) slightly ill, disinclined to do something, ailing, unwell, reluctant
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legacy
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(n) an inheritance, something handed down from an ancestor or from the past, bequest, heritage
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legitimate
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(adj) lawful, rightful, reasonable, justifiable
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mirth
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(n) laughter, merry fun... gaiety, merriment, glee
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officiate
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(v) to perform the duties of an office, to conduct a religious ceremony, to referee
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partial
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(adj) not complete, favoring one side over another, showing a strong liking for someone or something... incomplete, biased, prejudiced, fond of
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patronize
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(v) to give one's business to regularly as a customer, to support, provide financial help, to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious
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rite
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(n) a ceremony, any formal custom or practice...ritual
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sagacious
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(adj) shrewd, wise in a keen and practical way...smart, clever, astute
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