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27 Cards in this Set
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myopia |
nearsightedness. |
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talisman |
an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. |
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sniveling |
cry and sniffle. |
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derisive |
expressing contempt or ridicule. |
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pinnacles |
a high, pointed piece of rock. |
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parried |
ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove. |
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luminous |
full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark. |
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irony |
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. |
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multitudinous |
very numerous. |
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cessation |
the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. |
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Antiphonal |
sung, recited, or played alternately by two groups. |
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crepitation |
a crackling or rattling sound. |
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rouse |
bring out of sleep; awaken. |
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elephantine |
large, clumsy, or awkward. |
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ensconce |
establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place. |
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ululation |
a howling or wailing sound |
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goaded |
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. |
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gibbering |
speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock. |
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lair |
a wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden. |
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suppressed |
forcibly put an end to. |
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corpulent |
fat |
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abominable |
causing moral revulsion. |
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sulphurous |
containing or derived from sulfur. |
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phosphorescence |
light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. |
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succulent |
tender, juicy, tasty |
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cascading |
pour downward rapidly and in large quantities. |
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mimed |
use gesture and movement without words in the acting of (a play or role). |
