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42 Cards in this Set
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epigraph
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a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing
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supercilious
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haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
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permeate
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to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
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disconcerting
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To upset the self-possession of; ruffle.
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vestige
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a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence: A few columns were the last vestiges of a Greek temple.
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discernible
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capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
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banns
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notice of an intended marriage, given three times in the parish church of each of the betrothed
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innuendo
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an indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
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strident
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making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.
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nebulous
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hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused: a nebulous recollection of the meeting; a nebulous distinction between pride and conceit.
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obstinate
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firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
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pervade
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to become spread throughout all parts of: Spring pervaded the air.
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extemporize
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to sing, or play on an instrument, composing the music as one proceeds; improvise.
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vacuous
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without contents; empty: the vacuous air.
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contiguous
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touching; in contact.
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fluctuate
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to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
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labyrinth
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an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.
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adventitious
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associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part; extrinsic.
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fractiousness
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refractory or unruly: a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness.
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ascertain
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to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
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hauteur
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haughty manner or spirit; arrogance.
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reproach
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to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
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forlorn
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desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.
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commensurate
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having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.
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incredulous
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indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.
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staid
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of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
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incessant
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continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending: an incessant noise.
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defunct
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no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning: a defunct law; a defunct organization.
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redolent
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having a pleasant odor; fragrant
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complacent
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pleasant; complaisant.
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languid
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lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
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saunter
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to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
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pastoral
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having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas: pastoral scenery; the pastoral life.
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diminish
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to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
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fortuitous
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happening or produced by chance; accidental: a fortuitous encounter
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deranged
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disordered; disarranged
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peremptory
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leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
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constrain
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to force, compel, or oblige: He was constrained to admit the offense.
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denizen
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an inhabitant; resident.
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jaunty
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easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step
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garrulous
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excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, esp. about trivial matters.
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transitory
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not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
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