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Set 6
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12th Grade
05/30/2014
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Sectarian
 Definition
Narrowly confine to a particular group
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Peregrination
 Definition
Travel by walking
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Accoutrement
 Definition
An accessory item of dress or equipment
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Contrive
 Definition
To plan cleverly; to devise
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Hubris
 Definition
Overbearing pride; arrogance
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Platitude
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An obvious remark; a cliche
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Venerate
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To respect or rever
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Scullion
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A servant for menial tasks
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Quotidian
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Everday; commonplace
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Prognosticate
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To predict
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Antediluvian
 Definition
Extremely old; antiquated
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Stringent
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Restrictive; imposing demanding standards
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Haughty
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Condescendingly proud; arrogant
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Sanctimonious
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Showing false piety or righteousness
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Imbroglio
 Definition
A difficult & embarrassing situation
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