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20 Cards in this Set
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Euphamism |
A mild expression substituted for an offensive one. |
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Endemic |
Natural to or characteristic of. |
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Desiccate |
To dry out. |
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Idiosyncrasy |
A characteristic that is unique to the individual. |
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Vim |
Enthusiasm, energy |
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Kindle |
To start a fire; to excite. |
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Molt |
To shed skin, feathers, etc. |
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Antipathy |
Dislike; aversion |
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Ossify |
To turn to bone. |
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Solecism |
Grammatical error |
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Potentate |
Monarch, dictator |
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Attenuate |
To weaken. |
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Aggregate |
A whole formed by combining several elements. |
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Abstemious |
Sparing or moderate in drinking and eating. |
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Castigation |
To criticize or reprimand severely. |
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Paradox |
Statement or proposition that seems self- contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. |
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Intrepid |
Fearless, brave. |
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Implacable |
Merciless; unable to be pleased/ placated |
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Inert |
No motion; no power of action. |
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Sully |
To soil or stain. |
