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21 Cards in this Set
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aguish
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N; Great mental suffering or physical pain
V; To suffer intense sorrow or pain |
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annihilation
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N; the act or result of destroying completely
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eloquent
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Adj;
1. Characterized by forceful and persuasive expression 2. movingly expressive |
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ferocity
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N;
1. fierceness; extreme savagery 2. extreme intensity |
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harangue
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N;
1. A long, pompous speech 2. a tirade |
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indifference
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N;
1. lack of interest, concern, or feeling 2. Lack of importance |
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petition
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V; to ask or request formally
N; a formal written request |
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ruse
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N; a trick or action intended to mislead
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succinct
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Adj; concise and clearly stated
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trek
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N; a difficult journey
V; to travel slowly or with difficulty |
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articulate
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Adj; expressing oneself effectively and clearly
V; to state clearly and effectively |
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bravado
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N; a false show of bravery
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effusive
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Adj; showing more feeling than necessary; gushing
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garrulous
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Adj; excessively talkative, especially about unimportant topics
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glib
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Adj; speaking or spoken with little thought or sincerity
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histrionics
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N; overly dramatic behavior or speech for effect
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laconic
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Adj; using few words to express much; concise; terse
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laconic
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Adj; using few words to express much; concise; terse
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polemic
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N; an argument or dispute often attacking a specific opinion
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trite
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Adj; lacking freshness because of overuse; stale; hackneyed
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verbosity
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Adj; the use of more words than necessary; wordiness
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