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33 Cards in this Set
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Exorbitant |
Unreasonably High |
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Oppressive |
Unjustly inflicting hardship |
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Circumscribe |
To draw line around |
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Ruthless |
Having or showing no pity or compassion for others
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Spasmodic |
Occurring or done in brief irregular bursts |
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Discern |
Perceive or recognize something |
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Disconsolate |
Without comfort; unhappy |
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Infallible |
Incapable of making mistakes |
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Vortex |
A mass of whirling air or fluid |
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Clamor |
A loud and confused noise or uproar |
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Inert |
Lacking the ability or strength to move |
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Larder |
Pantry |
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Paroxysm |
A sudden Attack or violent expression of emotion |
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Dilate |
Make or become wider, larger or more open |
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Ardent |
Enthusiastic or passionate |
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Condone |
To accept and allow to continue |
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Vermilion |
A brilliant red |
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Incessant |
Continuing without pause |
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Gesticulate |
Use gestures to emphasize |
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Elude |
Evade or escape from |
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Furtive |
Attempting to avoid attention; sneaky |
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Reiterate |
Say something a number of times for emphasis |
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Evanesce |
Pass out of sight, memory or existence |
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Heresy |
Belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine |
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Beleaguer |
Lay siege to |
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Desecrate |
Treat with violent disrespect |
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Parapet |
Low protective wall |
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Esoteric |
Intended for only a small group to understand |
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Resolute |
Admirably purposeful, determined |
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Obscure |
Unclear |
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Stolid |
Calm; dependable; little emotion |
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Preclude |
Prevent from happening |
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Redress |
Remedy or set right |
