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14 Cards in this Set
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Circumscribed |
Restrict something within limits |
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Prosaic |
Style or diction of prose. Lacking poetic beauty. |
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Indecorous |
Being in bad taste and propriety. Improper |
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Restive |
Unable to keep still or silent, becoming difficult to control |
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Vociferous |
(Esp person or speech) vehement or clamorous |
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Penitential |
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance/repentance - self punishment |
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Prolix |
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy |
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Impetuous |
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care. Moving forcefully/rapidly |
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Prodigal |
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant |
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Diffidence |
Modesty or shyness resulting from lack of self-confidence |
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Capricious |
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior |
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Polemic |
A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. Controversy, argument, denunciation |
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Fastidious |
Very attentive to and concerned about detail and accuracy |
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Didactic |
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. Teach in patronizing way |
