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31 Cards in this Set

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Kaddish
(n.)
A prayer recited in the daily synagogue services and by mourners after the death of a close relative.
Shiva
(n.)
A seven-day period of formal mourning observed after the funeral of a close relative.
Meek
(adj.)
Humble and obedient
Clunker
(n.)
Something worthless or inferior.
Nonchalance
(n.)
A state of not feeling or showing interest or enthusiasm.
Imminenet
(adj.)
About to happen; likely to happen very soon.
Contraption
(n.)
A mechanical device; a gadget.
Infallible
(adj.)
incapable of making mistakes.
Claustrophobic
(adj.)
uncomfortably closed or hemmed in
Stridency
(n.)
the state of being strident (making or having a harsh sound)
Divulge
(v.)
to reveal.
Paranoia
(n.)
a tendency on the part of an individual toward excessive or irrational suspiciousness of others.
providence
(n.)
way in which God cares for all creatures.
Tyranny
(n.)
Cruel, unjust or oppressive use of power or authority.
contradiction
(n.)
the act of denial.
champion
(v.)
support the cause of something; defend vigorously.
Affront
(n.)
intentionally insulting action (esp. in pubic).
Azaleas
(n.)
Flowering shrub of the rhododendron family.
Billow
(n.)
A great wave or surge of the sea.
Connoisseur
(n.)
Person with good judgment on matters.
Wharf
(n.)
Structure made of wood or stone at the water's edge, where ships may moor to lead or unload cargo.
Submissive
(adj.)
Willing to yield to the authority of others; obedient.
Hordes
(n.)
A large group or crowd.
Devour
(v.)
To swallow or eat hungrily
Peripheral
(adj.)
Secondary or minor importance.
Epicenter
(n.)
Focal Point.
Lament
(v.)
Feel or express great sorrow or regret for something or someone.
Barrage
(n.)
Large No. of questions or criticisms delivered quickly.
Commentary
(n.)
A series of comments, explanations, or annotation.
Dilapidate
(adj.)
Falling to pieces; in a bad state of repair.
Headstone
(n.)
Piece of stone placed to mark the head of a grave.