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20 Cards in this Set
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anguish
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n. great mental suffering or physical pain. -v. to suffer intense sorrow or pain
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annihilation
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n. the act or result of destroying completely
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eloquent
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adj. characterized by forceful and persuasive expression
2. movingly expressive |
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ferocity
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n. 1. fierceness; extreme savagery
2. extreme intensity |
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harangue
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n. 1. a long, pompous speech.
2. a tirade-v. |
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indifference
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n. 1. lack of interest, concern, or feeling
adj. 2. lack of importance |
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petition
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v. 1. to ask or request formally
n. 2. a formal written request |
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ruse
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n. a trick or action intended to mislead
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verbosity
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adj. the use of more words than necessary; wordiness
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polemic
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a controversial argument, often attacking another opinion
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succinct
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precise expression without wasted words; concise
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glib
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spoken with little thought, sincerity, or concern
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trite
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boring or stale due to overuse; hackneyed
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effusive
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showing more feeling than necessary
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articulate
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to express yourself clearly
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trek
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a difficult journey
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laconic
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terse
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histrionics
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overly dramatic behavoir or speech for effect
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bravado
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false bravery
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garrulous
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annoyingly talking, blabbering
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