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30 Cards in this Set
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Circumlocution
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the use of roundabout expressions or wordy and indirect language
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euphemism
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the act of substituting an inoffensive term for one that is considered offensive, unpleasant, or too direct
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reconteur
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a person who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit
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reiterate
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to say over again; repeat
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verbose
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using or containing an excessive number of words
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ascribe
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to regard as caused by; to assign or attribute
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inscribe
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to write, carve, or engrave words or letters on a surface; to write a brief message in a book when giving as a gift
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nondescript
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lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities and therefore difficult to describe
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prescribe
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to order or recommend the use of a remedy or treatment
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proscribe
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to prohibit; to forbit as harmful or unlawful
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aficionado
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a fan; an enthusiastic admirer
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bravado
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false bravery; swaggering courage
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junta
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a group of rulers, particularly one seizing power after the overthrow of a government
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peccadillo
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a small fault or transgression
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renegade
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a traitor or outlaw; a rebel
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dauntless
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not able to be discouraged; bold
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ferocity
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savagery; fierceness; barbarity
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flout
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to show scorn of contempt for
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temerity
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foolish disregard of danger
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vehement
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showing intense emotion; forceful
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arbitrary
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based on whim rather than reason
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contrive
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to plan cleverly; plot of scheme
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deliberation
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Careful thought in actions fo decisions
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fortuitous
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Occurring unexpectedly; lucky
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unwitting
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Not knowing; unaware
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affectation
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Arificial behavior; pretense
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efficacy
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The power to produce a desired effect
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faction
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a small group within a larger group
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officious
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very forward in offering advice
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prolific
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causing aboundant growth
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