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15 Cards in this Set
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WRETCH
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1: a miserable person: one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
2: a base, despicable, or vile person |
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IMP
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1 obsolete: shoot, bud; also: graft
2a: a small demon: fiend, b: a mischievous child: urchin |
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MELIORATION
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ameliorate:: to make better or more tolerable
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IRASCIBLE
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marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
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TUREEN
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1: a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (as soup) are served
2: casserole |
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SMIDGEN
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a small amount: bit
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TRUANCY
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an act or instance of playing truant: the state of being truant
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TUMESCENT
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somewhat swollen
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SMITE
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1: to strike sharply or heavily especially with the hand or an implement held in the hand
2 a: to kill or severely injure by smiting; b: to attack or afflict suddenly and injuriously 3: to cause to strike 4: to affect as if by striking 5: captivate, take |
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SEMPITERNITY
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eternity:
1: the quality or state of being eternal 2: infinite time 3: plural: age 4: the state after death : immortality 5: a seemingly endless or immeasurable time |
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EUPHONY
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1: pleasing or sweet sound ; especially: the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear
2: a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound |
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SAGE
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1 a: wise through reflection and experience; b archaic: grave, solemn
2: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment |
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STELLAR
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1 a: of or relating to the stars: astral; b: composed of stars
2: of or relating to a theatrical or film star 3 a: principal, leading; b: outstanding |
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APHORISM
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1: a concise statement of a principle
2: a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment: adage |
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1: chiefly dialect: smoke
2: vapor, fog 3: a strong or disagreeable fume or odor |
