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Hierarchy

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(n) groups of people organized into ranks.

A body of persons having authority.

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Sacrosanct

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(adj) Regarded as sacred

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Expiate

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(v) To make amends for

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Dogmatic

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(adj) characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of unapproved principles.

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Mnemonic

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(n) a device used as an aid in remembering

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Presage

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(n) an indication or warning of a future occurance

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Sagacious

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(Adj) showing sound judgement, discernment, farsightedness

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Auroral

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(N) origin=Greek mythology
Background= aurora was the goddess of the dawn.
Define- the dawn

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