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09/14/2012
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Abscond
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v. Depart suddenly and secretly
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Chronic
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adj. Constant; Habitual
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Autocrat
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n.An individual with supreme power
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Beguile
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v.Delude; Charm; Cheat
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Blasphemous
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adj.Profane; Impious
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Circumspect
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adj.Prudent; Cautious
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Apocryphal
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adj.Of questionable authorship or authority
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Citadel
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n.Fortress
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Commiserate
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v.Sympathize
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Epitome
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n.One that is consummately representative of a class
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Erode
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v.Wear away
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Beneficiary
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n.One who receives a benefit
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Evoke
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v.Summon or call forth
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Crass
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adj.Unrefined; Grossly insensitive
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Credulity
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n.Readiness to believe
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Deferential
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adj.Submissive; Yielding to the wishes or opinions of another
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Demean
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v.Degrade; Lower
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Arduos
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adj.Requiring great effort
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Augment
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Increase; Add to
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Derision
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n.Scorn; Ridicule
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Auspicious
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adj. Favoring success
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Despot
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n.Tyrant
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Effete
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adj. Without force or effectiveness
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Dissuade
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v.Persuade against
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Classic
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adj.Having the balanced form, elevated tone, and polished style of Greek and Roman art
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