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15 Cards in this Set
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amendment
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n. an alteration or correction
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calliope
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n. an organ-like musical instrument having a keyboard that operates steam wistles
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clairvoyance
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n. the power to see things that are visible to the sences
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didactic
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adj. intended to instructt or guide
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epic
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adj. impressive and magnificent ; beyond ordinary
n. a long, narritive peom detailing the deeds of a hero |
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gruff
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adj. 1. stern and blunt in manner.
2. harsh sounding hoarse |
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incomprehensible
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adj. difficult to understand
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lurch
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v. to move slowly and unsteadily
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ocular
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adj. of or relating to the eye or the sence of sight
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palatable
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adj. 1. acceptable to the taste
2. acceptable to the mind |
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quiver
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v. to tremble rapidly
n. 1. a shacky or trembleing motion |
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residual
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adj. left over as aafter the end of a process
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stoic
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adj. seemingly indiffrent to pain , gref, or plessure
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tirade
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a long angrey speech
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voracious
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adj. 1. eager to eat gredily hungry
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