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20 Cards in this Set
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Adamant |
(Adj) firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, inflexible; (n) an extremely hard substance |
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Brouhaha |
(n) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
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Bulwark |
(n) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v) to provide such a defense our protection |
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Choleric |
(Adj) easily made angry, bad-tempered |
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Cloy |
(V) to spoil our destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate, surfeit |
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Curtail |
(V) to cut short, bring to a halt, or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
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Deference |
(N) courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
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Definitive |
(Adj) conclusive, final, the limit of what can be done |
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Demeanor |
(N) the way a person behaves, overall impression made made by comportment, manner, etc.; especially appearance, mein |
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Enigmatic |
(Adj) puzzling, perplexing, inexplicable, not easily understood |
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Impromptu |
(Adj,adv) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; (n) an extemporaneous composition our remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation |
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Mawkish |
(Adj) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor |
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Mollify |
(V) to soften; to calm, allay (as an emotion); reduce in intensity |
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Onus |
(N) something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma, blame |
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Presentiment |
(N) a vague sense of approaching misfortune |
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Prolifigate |
(Adj) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; (n) a person given to wild spending |
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Remit |
(V) to send or hand in (as money); to cancel (as penalty or punishment), forgive; to lessen, diminish; postpone, defer |
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Requisite |
(Adj) needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
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Sartorial |
(Adj) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's) |
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Thwart |
(V) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate |
