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16 Cards in this Set
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Nuance |
Subtle slight distinction |
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linguistic |
related to language |
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semantic |
the meaning of language especially reguarding historical change |
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archaic |
out of date |
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implacable |
that which can not be appeased |
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anthropomorphism |
personification |
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spurn |
reject with contemt |
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goad |
prod, urge, irritate |
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antecedent |
word phrase of clause to which a pronoun refers |
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infallible |
certain unfailing |
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proficient |
conpetent, well enhanced |
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virtuous |
morally excellant rictious |
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myriad |
10,000, a large indeffinate number |
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benevolent |
kind charitable |
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synopsis |
brief summary |
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primeval |
ancient prehistoric |
