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Common Sense
Common Sense Part II
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02/28/2016

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Subsequent
Definition
Occurring or coming later or after 
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Recourse
Definition
Access or resort to a person or thing for help or protection
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Avarice
Definition
Insatiable greed for riches.
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Necessitous
Definition
Destitute or impoverished; needy; indignant
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Timorous
Definition
Full of fear; fearful
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Distinction
Definition
The recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination
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Exalted
Definition
Raised or elevated; as in rank or stature; of high station
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Degradation
Definition
To lower in character or quality; debase
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Imposition
Definition
The laying on of something as a burden or obligation; something imposed
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Bestowed
Definition
To present as a gift; give; confer
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Rogue
Definition
A dishonest knavish person; scoundrel
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Contempt
Definition
The feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn
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Antiquity
Definition
The quality of being ancient; ancientness
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Ruffian
Definition
A tough, lawless person; roughneck; bully
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Pre-eminence
Definition
Eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing
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Extant
Definition
In existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost
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Induced
Definition
To lead or move by persuasion or influence; as to some action or state of mind.
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Paltry
Definition
Ridiculously or insultingly small.
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Divinity
Definition
The quality of being divine; deity; godhood
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Usurpation
Definition
An act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure.
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Precedent
Definition
Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for resulting situations.
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Sovereignty
Definition
The quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority.
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Dominions
Definition
A territory, usually of considerable size, in which a single rulership holds sway.
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Infirmity
Definition
A physical weakness or ailment
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Plausible
Definition
Having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable.
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Falsity
Definition
The quality or condition of being false; incorrectness; untruthfulness; treachery.
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