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183 Cards in this Set
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Define writhe
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to twist in pain
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Define introspective
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meditative
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Define profound
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penetrating beyond what is superficial and obvious
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Define tier
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a row, level, or layer
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Define lumber
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to move heavily or clumsily
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Define feign
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to fabricate
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Define scintillate
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to sparkle or shine
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Define serene
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calm
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Define Wither
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to dry up or shrivel from as if from lack of moisture
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Define Encroach
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to intrude or take over gradually
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Define hoax
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trick, deception
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Define Injunction
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temporary order or mandate
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Define candid
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honest, frank
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Define purge
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to purify
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Define conundrum
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a puzzling question, problem
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Define Awry
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crooked, askew, turned or twisted to one side
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Define vice
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an evil; bad habit
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Define mellow
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composed
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Define chagrin
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embarrassment, disappointment due to failure
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Define furtive
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covert
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Define recommence
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to restart; to begin anew
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Define declasse
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lacking high station or birth; of inferior social status
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Define florid
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ruddy
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Define dislocation
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disruption or displacement
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Define pompous
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thinking highly of oneself; arrogant
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Define Staccato
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marked by or composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
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Define congenial
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agreeable
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Define Sobriety
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moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or drugs
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Define embellish
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to enhance
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Define resplendent
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splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant
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Define askance
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awry, askew
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Define obliging
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accommodating, helpful
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Define vex
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to annoy, bother
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Define Improbable
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unlikely
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Define singular
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extraordinary, rare
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Define stagnant
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motionless, stale
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Define circumscribe
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to draw a line around; to encircle
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Define abut
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adjacent
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Define curt
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using few words, brief
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Define Venture
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a risky undertaking
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Define protrude
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to stick out, to project, jut out
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Define Gossamer
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sheer, light, delicate, or tenuous
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Define avail
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to be helpful, to be of assistance
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Define garish
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gaudy or excessively bright
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Define formidable
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comparable, impressive
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Define sovereign (adj)
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chief, superior to all others,
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Define intoxicate
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1. To poison 2. To make drunk
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Define Mystify
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to confuse, make obscure or mysterious
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Define lurid
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gastly, repugnant
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Define disheveled
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disorderly, unkempt, untidy
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Define ascertain
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to make certain
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Define aura
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an emanation, or radiation
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Define nominal
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existent in name only
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Define Tantalize
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to excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach
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Define repose
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to rest
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Define waver
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to move unsteadily back and forth
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Define entrust
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to give in trust to
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Define Engender
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to bring into existence
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Define desultory
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occurring haphazardly; random
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Define Impeccable
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Impeccable: having no flaws; perfect
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Define Medley
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a mixture or combination of things not ordinarily associated with each other
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Define imperil (verb)
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to put into danger, endanger
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Define prodigious
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extraordinary, marvelous
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Define Gaunt
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thin and bony; angular
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Define Insatiable
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unable to satisfy, ravenous
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Define rueful
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inspiring pity
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Define leer
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to look with a sidelong glance
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Define spent
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depleted of energy, force, or strength; exhausted
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Define promiscuous
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casual, random, not limited by selection
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Define jostle
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to push, elbow; to struggle, to shake
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Define Wont
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custom, habit
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Define Idyllic
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simple and carefree
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Define Vile
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repulsive, repugnant
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Define Menace (noun)
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a possible danger
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Define Portent
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an omen
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Define Ardent
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expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate
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Define Languor
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lack of physical or mental energy
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Define Preposterous
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contrary to nature, reason or common sense; absurd or unreasonable
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Define scuttle
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to scamper, to scurry
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Define reconnaissance (adj)
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exploratory
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Define tempest
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a furious storm
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Define cluster
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to gather or grow into bunches
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Define Irradiate
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to emit light
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Define Multitudinous
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very numerous
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Define droning
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characterized by buzzing or humming, monotonous
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Define exhilarate
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to invigorate, stimulate
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Define effect (verb)
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to bring about
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Define dawdle
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to waste time by loitering or trifling
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Define Condolence
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an expression or declaration of such sympathy; sympathy
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Define surmount
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to overcome
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Define Acclaim
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to praise, to exalt
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Define pyre
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a pile of combustibles
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Define flounder
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to move or act clumsily and in confusion
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Define impenetrable
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not able to be passed, impossible to penetrate
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Define deleterious
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having a painful effect; injurious
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Define Snarl (verb)
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1. To speak angrily or threateningly 2.to grieve or protest loudly
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Define Succor
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aid, help, assistance
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Define Reciprocate
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to show, feel, or give in response or return; to give mutually
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Define hale
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free from infirmity or illness; sound
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Define harrow
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to break up and level
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Define Bludgeon
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to beat, to strike, to buffet
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Define Wail
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to grieve or protest loudly or bitterly
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Define niche
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a cranny, hollow, or crevice, as in rock
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Define rend
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to tear violently
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Define muddle
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to confuse or befuddle
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Define Earnest
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marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness
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Define Marauder
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a plunderer, one who pillages
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Define rustle
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to move with soft, fluttering or crackling sound
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Define siege
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a persistent attack
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Define Longevity
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long duration or continuance (of life)
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Define judicious
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having or exhibiting sound judgement; prudent
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Define Cackle (verb)
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to laugh or talk in a shrill manner
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Define Ominous
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threatening, portentous
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Define rasp
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to make a harsh grating sound
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Define suave
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cosmopolitan, sophisticated
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Define benison
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a blessing
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Define accost
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to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request; to confront
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Define portly
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stout
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Define Reverberate
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to resound in a succession of echoes; reecho
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Define Discontent
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dissatisfaction
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Define obstinate
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difficult to manage, control or subdue; stubborn
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Define steadfast
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constant, unswerving
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Define maunder
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to talk incoherently or aimlessly
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Define perennial
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1. lasting through the year or longer 2. recurring
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Define Reluctant
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unwilling, disinclined
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Define splendor
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magnificent appearance or display; grandeur
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Define Gallant
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chivalrous, polite, cavalier (particularly towards women)
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Define rueful
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inspiring pity or compassion
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Define Implore
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to appeal to in supplication; beseech
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Define Riffle
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to thumb through, to search through
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Define Immolate
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to kill by fire
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Define Lurch
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to roll or pitch suddenly or erratically
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Define explicit
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fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied
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Define leaden
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heavy
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Define meditative
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persistently or morbidly thoughtful
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Define apprehensive
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fearful or anxious
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Define fetter (noun)
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something that serves to restrict; a restraint
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Define scour
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to search through or over thoroughly
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Define gingerly
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with great care or delicacy; cautiously
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Define gorge
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to stuff
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Define sublime
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inspiring awe; impressive
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Define recount
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to tell in detail, report, narrate
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Define recess (noun)
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1. a temporary period of ceasing 2. An indentation, hollow
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Define contaminate
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to pollute, infect, defile
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Define crypt
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an underground vault or chamber
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Define metropolis
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area of land surrounding a city
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Define Dismay
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regret, chagrin
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Define tenacious
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persistent, obstinate
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Define Pine (verb)
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to feel a lingering, often nostalgic desire
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Define astute
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having or showing shrewdness and discernment
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Define Endeavor
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a try, attempt, undertaking
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Define Interlope
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to intrude, to interfere
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Define rubicund
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red or ruddy in complexion
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Define fretful
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irritated or discontent
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Define Unwitting
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unintentional, unknowing
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Define Loiter
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to tary, hang around
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Define virtuoso
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a person with masterly skill or technique
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Define Orb
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a sphere or spherical object
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Define Impunity
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exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm
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Define motley
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having many colors; variegated
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Define imperative
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necessary or mandatory
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Define Retribution
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something justly deserved, recompense
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Define tranquil
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free from anxiety, tension, or restlessness
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Define ruthless
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having no compassion or pity; unmerciful
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Define termination
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the end or halt of something; outcome
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Define Preclude
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to make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent
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Define subside
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to sink to a lower or normal level; to diminish, lessen
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Define placid
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satisfied; complacent
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Define Impertinent
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Impertinent: bold, sassy, rude
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Define sullen
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gloomy; dismal
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Define Ravenous
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extremely hungry; starved
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Define Pandemonium
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chaos
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Define Clatter
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loud harsh noise, cacophony
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Define virulent
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deadly
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Define aperture
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an opening, such as a hole, gap, or slot
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Define muffle
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to make vague or obscure; to keep down or suppress
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Define afflict
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to inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on
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Define ejaculate
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to exclaim
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Define Precipitous
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extremely steep
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Define Buffet
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to strike, bludgeon
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Define Spurn
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to regret, to disapprove strongly
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Define recoil
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To spring back, as upon firing
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Define imbibe
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to drink
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