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14 Cards in this Set
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Cognizant (v)
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to be aware of
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Advocate (v)
Advocate (n) |
(v) to be in favor of
(n) a person who speaks or writes in defense of another person, cause... |
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Gainsay (v)
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to deny, dispute, contradict
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Gadfly (n)
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a person who persistently annoys or provokes others with criticism, schemes...
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Undue (adj)
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inappropriate
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Harried (v)
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to harass
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Paradoxical (adj)
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to not be normal
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Conversely (adj)
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opposite or contradictory in their actions
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Paternalistic (n)
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the system of treating people as your family; your children
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Dubious (adj)
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doubtful
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Gullet (n)
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the throat
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Allot (v)
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to divide by share or proportion
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Benefactor (n)
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a person who is a kind helper.
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Ravage (v)
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to wreak havoc upon something
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