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25 Cards in this Set
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decry
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to speak disparagingly of; dencounce as faulty or worthless (verb)
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contretemps
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an unexpected and unfortunate occurance (noun)
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adduce
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cite as evidence (verb)
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revile
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criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner (verb)
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err
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be mistaken or incorrect; make a misake (verb)
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tremulous
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shaking or quivering slightly (adj.)
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oratory
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a small chapel for private worship (noun)
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pathos
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a quality that evokes pity or sadness (noun)
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ostentatious
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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice (adj)
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imbue
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inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality (verb)
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irreparable
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beyond repair (adj)
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gait
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a person's manner of walking (noun)
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iniquity
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immoral or grossly unfair behavior (noun)
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sagacious
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having good judgement (adj)
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indecorous
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violating generally accepted standards of good tatse or proprietary (adj)
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antipathy
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a deep-seated feeling of dislike (noun)
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remonstrance
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a forcefully reproachful protest (noun)
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intimating
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to make known subtly and indirectly; to hint (verb)
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ambiguity
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uncertainty or inexactness or meaning in language, vagueness, obscurity (noun)
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scruple
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a moral or ethical consideration that acts as a restraining force (verb)
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visage
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face, countenance (noun)
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semblance
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outward appearance, facade (noun)
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mitigate
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make less severe, alleviate (verb)
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portend
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to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage (verb)
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repose
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temporary rest from activity, relaxation (noun)
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