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40 Cards in this Set
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exponent
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a person or thing that expounds, explains or interprets
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synonymous
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closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)
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ethos
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the distinctive character, spirit, and attitudes of a people, culture, era, etc
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ostentatious
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characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display
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polyglot
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capable of reading, writing, or speaking many languages
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vestige
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a trace or sign of something that is no longer present
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xenophobia
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an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things
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amenities
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any gestures and words of courtesy or pleasantness
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venal
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open to persuasion by corrupt means, especially bribery
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harried
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looking or feeling tired and annoyed
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exponent
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a person or thing that expounds, explains or interprets
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synonymous
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closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)
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ethos
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the distinctive character, spirit, and attitudes of a people, culture, era, etc
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ostentatious
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characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display
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polyglot
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capable of reading, writing, or speaking many languages
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vestige
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a trace or sign of something that is no longer present
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xenophobia
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an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things
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amenities
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any gestures and words of courtesy or pleasantness
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venal
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open to persuasion by corrupt means, especially bribery
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harried
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looking or feeling tired and annoyed
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invective
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abusive or violent language used to attack, blame, or denounce somebody
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dissident
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somebody who publicly disagrees with an established political or religious system or organization
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sectarian
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relating to or involving relations between religious groups or denominations
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quandary
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a state of uncertainty or indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation
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acrimony
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bitterness and resentment, especially in speech, attitude, or tone
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covetously
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to have a strong desire to possess something that belongs to somebody else
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nominal
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acting or being something in name only, but not in reality; representing very little cost when compared with the actual value received
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embroiled
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to involve somebody or yourself in trouble, disagreement, or conflict
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appendage
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a body part or organ that projects from the main part of the body
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antiquated
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out of date, old-fashioned, or in need of updating or replacing
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demagogue
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a political leader who gains power by appealing to people's emotions, instincts, and prejudices in a way that is considered manipulative and dangerous
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charlatan
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somebody who falsely claims to have special skill or expertise
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palatable
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having a good enough taste to be eaten or drunk; acceptable to somebody's sensibilities
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circumvent
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to find a way of avoiding restrictions imposed by a rule or law without actually breaking it
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malingering
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to pretend to be ill, especially in order to avoid work
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adroit
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displaying physical or mental skill
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pallid
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having an unhealthily pale complexion
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exonerated
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to declare officially that somebody is not to blame or is not guilty of wrongdoing
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magnate
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somebody who has a lot of wealth and power, especially somebody in business or industry
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delusory
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deceptive in nature or character and likely to mislead or delude somebody
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