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20 Cards in this Set
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motif |
a decorative design or pattern |
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fulcrum |
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots |
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contemptuously |
feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval |
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conspiratorial |
involving a secret plan by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal |
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indignant |
feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong |
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recrimination |
an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you |
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festoon |
a long chain or strip of something (such as flowers or cloth) that is hung as a decoration |
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incredulous |
feeling or showing a lack of belief |
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tacit |
expressed or understood without being directly stated |
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furtive |
done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed |
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decorous |
correct and polite in a particular situation |
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effulgence |
radiant splendor |
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malevolent |
having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person |
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chastisement |
to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong |
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impalpable |
unable to be felt by touch
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reverence |
deep respect for someone or something
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lamentation |
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping
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mimicry |
the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule
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inarticulate |
unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
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menace |
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
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