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27 Cards in this Set
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Efflorescence (n)
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Blooming of flowers, state of flowering
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Enmity (n)
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Deep seated hatred, state of being an enemy
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Decorous (adj)
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Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct.
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Bastion (n)
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A strong hold or fortification, similar to a stronghold.
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Hiatus (n)
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A gap or interruption in continuity, a break or pause
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Effulgence (n)
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Radiant splendor, brilliance
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Interposed (v)
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To place between, to thrust in, intrude, interrupt
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Ebullience (n)
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Zestful or spirited enthusiasm
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Recrimination (n)
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The act of accusing, opposing another charge
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Tumult (n)
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Commotion of a great crowd, disorder
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Tirade (n)
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A long angry or violent speech
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Gesticulated (v)
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To make gestures when you speak
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Officious (adj)
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Volunteering one's services where they are neither asked for or needed.
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Indignantly (adv)
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Anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.
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Oppressive (adj)
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Using power unjustly, burdensome
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Vicissitudes (n)
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A change or variation, unexpected changes in life.
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Tacit (adj)
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not spoken, implied by actions or statements
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Inscrutable (adj)
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not readily comprehensible, mysterious
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Blatant (adj)
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totally offensively obstructive, very obvious
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Taboo (n)
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excluded or forbidden from use or mention
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Sinewy (adj)
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Lean and muscular, stringy and tough
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Malevolent (n)
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Having an ill will or wishing harm to others, malicious
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Impalpable (adj)
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Unable to be felt by touch, intangible, not easily seen or understood.
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Ludicrous (adj)
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Laughable and obviously absurd, foolish
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Ineffectual (adj)
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Insufficient to produce an effect, useless
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Jeer (v)
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To abuse vocally, taunt or mock
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Inarticulate (adj)
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Incomprehensible, unable to speak with clarity.
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