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20 Cards in this Set
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Feign |
V. a show of (a quality or emotion); pretend, to make up; invent |
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Reproach |
V. to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame, censure; to upbraid |
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Supercilious |
Adj. displaying arrogant pride, scorn for lower folk |
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Fractious |
Adj. irritable; unruly, causing fractions among people |
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Conscientious |
Adj. involving or taking great care; painstaking, diligent, doing with a full conscience |
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Imperceptible |
Adj. too slight, subtle, gradual, etc. to be perceived |
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Unobtrusive |
Adj. not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive or reticent |
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Complacent |
Adj. pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., giving in easily to situations |
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Contemptuous |
Adj. showing or expressing contempt or disdain |
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Intimation |
N. a hint / suggestion |
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Continguous |
Adj. touching; in contact; in close proximity without actually touching near, adjacent in time, right next to or beside |
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Sumptuous |
Adj. expensive / extravagant; magnificent; splendid |
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Pastoral |
Adj. characterized by, or depicting rural life, scenery, culture, etc. |
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Countenance |
N. face, especially when considered as expressing a person's characterization or mood |
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Incessant |
Adj. not ceasing; continual, going on and on |
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Languid |
Adj. without energy / spirit; without interest / enthusiasm; sluggish; inactive; |
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Hauteur |
N. haughty manner / spirit; arrogance |
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Affected |
Adj. faked, acted out very much to be someone or something a person is really not |
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Strident |
Adj. having or making a loud or harsh sound; urgent, clamorous |
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Deft |
Adj. dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever |
