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20 Cards in this Set
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Lament |
V. To express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something. |
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Ephemeral |
Adj. Lasting a very short time. |
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Conciliatory |
V. To make (someone) more friendly or less angry. |
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Implicit |
Adj. Understood though not clearly or directly stated; Not affected by doubt. |
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Indolent |
Adj. Not liking to work or be active. |
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Transgression |
N. A violation of a command or law. |
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Facetious |
Adj. Used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper. |
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Juncture |
N. An important point in a process or activity; a place where things join. |
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Tenuous |
Adj. Not certain, definite, or strong; flimsy, weak, or uncertain; very thin. |
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Disingenuous |
Adj. Not truly honest or sincere; giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere. |
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Contrite |
Adj. Feeling or showing regret for bad behavior. |
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Inter |
V. To deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb. |
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Sacrosanct |
Adj. Too important and respected to be changed, criticized, etc. |
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Hegemony |
N. Influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc. |
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Salient |
Adj. Very important or noticeable. |
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Intractable |
Adj. Not easily managed, controlled, or solved; Not easily relieved or cured. |
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Metamorphosis |
N. A major change in the appearance our character of someone or something. |
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Elicit |
V. To draw forth or bring out (something latent, potential, information, or a response). |
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Maverick |
N. A person who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group. |
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Cacophonous |
Adj. Harsh sounding. |
