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14 Cards in this Set
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palindrome
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a word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward
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adage
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a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use.
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hackneyed
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made common by overuse
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hyperbole
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an exaggeration, not to be taken seriously
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lurid
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causing shock or horror
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throe
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a severe pang or spasm of pain
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vitiate 1.
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1. to spoil
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vitiate 2.
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2. to cause moral weekness
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precipitate
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happening quickly
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edify
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to instruct or improve the mind
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livid 1.
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1. discolored, as from a bruise
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livid 2.
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2. extremely angry; furious
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eminence
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a position of great distinction or superiority
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vehement
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using a great force
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