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15 Cards in this Set
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commence
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verb
to begin |
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pompous
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adjective
arrogant |
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inevitably
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adverb
unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped |
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curtly
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adverb
rudely brief or abrupt (in speech) |
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ornery
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adjective
ugly and displeasant in disposition or temper |
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quagmire
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noun
land with soft muddy surface |
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ominous
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adjective
threatening or foreshadowing |
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raucous
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adjective
rowdy or disorderly |
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ruffian
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noun
a tough, lawless person |
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malice
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noun
a desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering to another |
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zeal
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noun
an enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal |
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plaudits
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noun
an enthusiastic expression of praise or approval |
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niche
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noun
a place or position suitable for a person |
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tenacious
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adjective
persistant (often in one's point of view |
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inept
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adjective
without skill |
