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15 Cards in this Set
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Abash (v.) |
to embarass |
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Baneful (adj.) |
describing something that is seriously harmful or destructive (baneful rhymes with painful—which harmful and destructive things tend to be.) |
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Cacophonus (adj.) |
sounding discordant, terrible, and generally unpleasant to listen to |
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Debase (v.) |
to lower in quality or value |
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Facet (n.) |
side or aspect (house, personality, etc.); face of something (e.g., gemstones) |
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Garbled (adj.) |
distorted or altered in such a way as to affect meaning |
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Haggard (adj.) |
worn out or wild in appearance |
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Ignnominy (n.) |
dishonor, disgrace |
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Jingoism (n.) |
extreme patriotism or nationalism |
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Kiosk (n.) |
pavilion or small open booth where items are bought or sold |
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Lacerate (v.) |
to rip, maul, tear, or mangle |
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Magnanimous (adj.) |
noble; generous; forgiving; magnificently kind |
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Naive (adj.) |
lacking in worldly wisdom or experience |
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Obdurate (adj.) |
hardened against good influence |
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Palliate (v.) |
to moderate the severity of, abate |
