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25 Cards in this Set
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Derogatory
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adj.
lessening the reputation for something, someone |
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indignation
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noun.
strong feelings toward something considered unjust, offensive, insulting. |
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Morosely
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adj.
gloomily |
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Pugnacious
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adj.
quarrelsome |
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wry
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adj.
abnormally bent or turned to one side |
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contorted
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adj.
twisted in a violent manner |
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mottle
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verb.
a diversifying blotch of color/pattern. |
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scourge
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noun.
a whip or lash, for punishment. something causing misery or death. |
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profound
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adj.
penetrating a more deep meaning |
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contemptous
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adj.
showing disdain, scornful |
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crestfallen
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adj.
dispirited, discouraged |
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brindled
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adj.
gray/tawny w/ darker streaks |
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imperious
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adj.
proud, behaving as if expecting to be obeyed |
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scuttled
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verb.
to run quick |
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console
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verb.
to alleviate the grief, sorrow of |
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Ominous
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adj.
threatening, auspicious |
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scornfully
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adv.
full of scorn, derisive |
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scudded
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run or skim along swiftly and easily
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mollified
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verb.
to soften in feeling or temper |
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belligerent
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adj.
warlike |
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brusque
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adj.
abrupt in manner, blunt. |
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writhe
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verb.
twisting and turning the body in pain, etc |
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earnest
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adj.
serious in intention, purpose, or effort |
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dutifully
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adj.
performing the duties expected of one. |
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disarming
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adj.
removing hostility by being charming |
