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Ssat Upper (1) Flashcards

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Acclaim

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Praise enthusiastically and publicly

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Disuse

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The state of not being used

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Affluent

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Having a great deal of money; (of water) flowing freely or in great quantity

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Docile

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Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

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Allege

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(of an incident or a person) said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

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Endorse

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Declare one’s public approval or support of

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Aloof

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Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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Epoch

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a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics

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Ambition

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a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work

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Equilibrium

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a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

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Appease

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pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands

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Evade

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escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery

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Appraise

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assess the value or quality of

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Exemplify

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be a typical example of

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Arrogant

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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

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Expenditure

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the action of spending funds

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Asset

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a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality

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Extravagant

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lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

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Audacious

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; lack of respect

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Facilitate

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make (an action or process) easy or easier

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Augment

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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Fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; concerned for cleanliness

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Banter

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the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

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Fortify

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provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, or a similar drink

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Belligerent

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hostile and aggressive

a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law

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Foster

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encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)

bring up (a child that is not one’s own by birth)

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Cache

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a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place; sometimes for future use

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Genuine

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truly what something is said to be; authentic

(of a person, emotion, or action) sincere

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Chronic

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(of an illness—person, problem) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

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Hinder

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create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction

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Clarify

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make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible

melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids.

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Hoard

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a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded

amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away

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Console

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comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment

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Ignorant

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lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated

discourteous or rude

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Contrite

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feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt

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Immune

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protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something

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Crude

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in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way

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Impeccable

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(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless

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Deception

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the action of deceiving someone

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Imposter

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a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain

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Demolition

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the action or process of demolishing or being demolished.

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Impromptu

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done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

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Descendant

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a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor

a machine, artifact, system, etc., that has developed from an earlier, more rudimentary version

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Incessant

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

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Devious

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showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals

(of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way

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Incite

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encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

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Devout

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having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

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Incumbent

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

the holder of an office or post

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Discern

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perceive or recognize (something)

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Indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

neither good nor bad; mediocre

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Inquisitive

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curious or inquiring.

unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

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Remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

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Jeopardy

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danger of loss, harm, or failure.

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Renounce

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formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

reject and stop using or consuming.

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Lavish

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sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.

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Renown

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the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

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Lull

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calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

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Repel

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drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

be repulsive or distasteful to.

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Memoir

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a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

an essay on a learned subject.

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Resilience

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the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

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Muse

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a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.

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Restraint

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a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control.

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Mythic

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relating to or resembling myth.

exaggerated or idealized.

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Revenue

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income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.

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Neglect

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fail to care for properly.

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Rogue

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a dishonest or unprincipled man.

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Novice

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a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

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Rue

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bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen).

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Nuance

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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

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Sage

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having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom.

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Obedient

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complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another’s will.

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Sentimental

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of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

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Obscure

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not discovered or known about; uncertain.

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Shackle

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a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner’s wrists or ankles together.

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Obstruction

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the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.

a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage.

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Skeptical

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not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

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Peeve

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annoy or irritate.

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Slander

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the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.

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Persist

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continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

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Stamina

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the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

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Plausible

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(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

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Stronghold

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a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.

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Plunder

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steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

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Succumb

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fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

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Admonish

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Warn or reprimand someone firmly

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Reparation

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Making amends for a wrong someone has done

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Pluck

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Spritzer and determined courage

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Emergent

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In the process of becoming prominent

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Purge

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Rid someone or something of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling

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Sequester

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Isolate or hide away

91
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Cower

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Crouch down in fear

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Tumult

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A loud confused noise. Especially one caused by a large mass of people.

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Meager

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Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate

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Auspicious

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Conductive to success; favorable

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Rescind

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Revoke, cancel, or repeal

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Knoll

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A small hill or mound

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Precipitate

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To happen suddenly

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Jurisdiction

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The official power to make legal decisions or judgements

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Imbue

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Inspire or permeate with feeling or quality

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Permeate

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Spread throughout

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Prodigal

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Spending money or resources freely or recklessly; waste fully extravagant

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