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32 Cards in this Set
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chagrin
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A feelin gof embarrassment or annoyance cause by having failed or being disappointed.
To cause to feel unease. |
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contravene
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To act against or be counter to.
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doldrums
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A condition of feeling sad, bored, or sluggish.
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expend
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To use up; consume.
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truism
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A truth that is so well known that it is almost unnecessary to say it.
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clemency
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Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone.
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ostracize
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To exclude from a group; to banish.
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posthumous
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Occurring after a person has died.
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quash
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1. To put down by force.
2. To put a stop to legally. |
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ribald
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Funny in a crude way.
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verve
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Enthusiasm; vivacity.
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aplomb
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Complete self-confidence and poise.
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brandish
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To shake or wave in a threatening way.
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broach
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To bring up for discussion; `to begin to talk about.
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plaintitive
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Expressing sorrow; mournful.
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plaudit
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(usu. plural) A demonstration of strong approval or praise.
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regalia
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The symbols, objects, or special costumes worn by or associated with a group.
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resplendent
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Dazzling in appearance.
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surmount
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To defeat or overcome.
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tenable
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Capable of being defended or believed.
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apex
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The highest point of something.
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martyr
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One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles.
To be put to death for one's beliefs. |
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scion
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1. A descendent or heir.
2. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth. |
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sordid
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Dirty or disgusting.
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travesty
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A distorted example or imitation.
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vitriolic
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Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic.
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evince
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1. To show clearly; to express.
2. To provoke. |
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irrevocable
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Impossible to change.
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querulous
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Apt to find fault; complaining.
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refute
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To prove to be false; to disprove.
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sanction
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1. Approval or permission from an authority.
2. An action taken by one nation against another. To approve or allow. |
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tome
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A book, esp. one that is large.
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