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25 Cards in this Set
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execrate v.
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to loathe, abhor, detest; to curse
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asseverate v.
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to declare solemnly; to state positively
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decorum n.
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proper or fitting behavior and manner
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malignity n.
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intense illwill; malevolence, hatred, malice
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sobriety n.
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moderation (in drink); quietness, seriousness, soberness
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pious n
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having or showing a dutiful reverence for God; sanctimonious
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vociferate v.
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to speak or cry loudly; to shout
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attenuate v.
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to make thin; to weaken; to reduce
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usurp v.
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to seize a position or power by force with legal right
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prattle v.
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to talk as a child does; n. simple artless talk; babble
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vis a vis adj.
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face. to face; opposite; in relation to
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corrugated adj.
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wrinkled, furrowed, lined
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iniquitous adj.
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unjust, wicked, evil
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deign v.
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to condescend; to lower oneself to
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intimation n.
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a hint; reference, suggestion
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palpable adj.
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readily perceived; tangible
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cant n.
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singsong language; insincere statements; special jaron of a class or profession
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invidious adj.
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hateful, odious, offensive; wickedly unjust or unfair
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importunate adj.
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asking repeatedly; annoyingly persistent
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obviate v.
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to make unnecessary
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querulous adj.
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complaining, faultfinding, fretful, peevish
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inarticulate adj.
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not uttered with intelligible sounds; lacking the ability to express oneself in clear effective speech
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doleful adj.
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sorrowful, sad, melancholy
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vapid adj.
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lacking life or flavor; insipid; without spirit; dull, tedious
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sotto voce adv.
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in a low soft tone so as not to be heard ("under the voice")
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