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unit 6
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12/20/2007
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Anomalous
 Definition
Abnormal, irregular
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Aspersion
 Definition
A damaging, or derogatory statement
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Bizarre
 Definition
Extremely strange
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Brusque
 Definition
abrupt, rough, blunt
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cajole
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to coax
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castigate
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to punish severely
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Contrive
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to invent, to think up
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Demagogue
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A leader who uses popular prejudices to gain power
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Disabuse
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To free from deception or error
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Ennui
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boredom
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Fetter
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A chain or shackle, or to chain or shacle
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Heinous
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very wicked
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Immutable
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Not subject to change, constant
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insurgent
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one who rebels or rises againts authority
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megalomania
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a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent...
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Sinecure
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a position requiring no or little work
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Surreptitious
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Stealthy, secret
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Transgress
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to go beyond
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Transmute
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to change from one nature, form or substance, to another
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Vicarious
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PERFORMED IN PLACE OF ANOTHER
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