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24 Cards in this Set
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Arbitrary |
Based on a whim |
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Cognizant |
Aware |
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Effigy |
A likeness (usually of a hated person) |
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Exacerbate |
To irritate |
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Flout |
To show contempt |
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Forthwith |
Immediately |
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Fray |
A conflict, fight |
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Harass |
To torment |
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Implacable |
Relentless, unappeasable |
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Indignent |
Poverty-stricken |
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Jurisdiction |
Range of authority |
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Monolithic |
Having a massive structure |
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Oust |
Eject |
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Paroxysm |
Violent outburst |
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Reprehensible |
Blameworthy |
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Revert |
Go back, return |
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Skirmish |
Small battle |
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Stymie |
To hinder |
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Terminate |
To end |
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Turbulent |
Riotous, unruly, agitated |
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Cause Célèbre |
Famous law case or controversy |
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One swallow doesn't make a summer |
Don't jump to conclusions |
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Bitter pill to swallow |
A humiliating defeat |
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An ax to grind |
Having a selfish motive |