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23 Cards in this Set
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dejected
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sad and depressed, dispirited
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juncture
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a particular point in events or time, a point where two or more tings are joined
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recumbent
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to be in a state of relaxation or comfort, especially reclined
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stilted
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stiff in an awkward and unnatural way, strained
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morose
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sullen and ill-tempered, sad, sulky
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imperious
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describes an attitude of superiority, arrogant and domineering
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scourge
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person/thing that causes widespread destruction or suffering
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relish
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enjoy greatly, cherish
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mollify
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placate, appease, soothe
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pugnacious
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inclined toward fighting, combative
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ominous
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giving the impression that something bad/unpleasant is going to happen, threatening
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derogatory
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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude, insulting
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plaintive
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pleading
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brusque
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rudely brief and dismissive, abrupt, curt
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful that something bad will happen, hesitant
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complacent
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showing smug or uncritical satisfcation, gloating
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derision
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ridicule or mockery
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reprehensible
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horrible (behavior), deplorable, unjusitfiable
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aloof
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not friendly and forth-coming, cool and distant
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sullen
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bad-tempered and sulky, gloomy
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contemptuous
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to be filled with contempt/disgust, scornful
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indignation
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment, resentment
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appraise
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determine/assess the value
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