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27 Cards in this Set
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provoke |
-(arouse)stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
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smirk
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-(simper)smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.
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interminably
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-(never-ending)endless (often used hyperbolically).
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disperse
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-(scatter)distribute or spread over a wide area.
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hoisted
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-(upraise)raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.
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immensely |
-(very)to a great extent; extremely. |
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diagnosis |
-(identification)the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. |
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mere |
-(just)the smallest or slightest. |
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capacity |
-(volume)the maximum amount that something can contain. |
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conceal |
-(hide)keep from sight; hide. |
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preoccupied |
-(concerned)(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts. |
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deplorable |
-(disgraceful)deserving strong condemnation |
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skeptical |
-(doubtful)not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. |
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notoriously
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famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
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sheepish |
(of a person or expression) showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.
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juantily |
-(cheerful)having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
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dreary |
-(dull)dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
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engross |
-(absorb)absorb all the attention or interest of.
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hazard |
(danger)a danger or risk.
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nondescript |
-(faceless)lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
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vandelized |
-(destroy)deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).
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vulgar |
-(tasteless)lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
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persecution |
-(oppression)-(tasteless)lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
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breach |
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
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protocol |
-(agreement)the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
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regalia |
-(attire) the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation.
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illegitimate
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-(illegal)not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
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