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15 Cards in this Set
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Vulnerable |
Definition: Physical or emotional injury Example: "He was scared and vulnerable" |
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Reserved |
Definition: The keeping of one’s feelings, thoughts, or affairs to oneself Example: "He is a reserved, almost taciturn man" |
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Feigned |
Definition: To give a false appearance of; feign sleep Example: "Her eyes widened with feigned shock" |
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Levity |
Definition: Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate Example: "As an attempt to introduce a note of levity, the words were a disastrous flop" |
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Plagiaristic |
Definition: Copied and passed off as your own Example: "The students paper was suspiciously plagiaristic" |
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Marred |
Definition: Something that has been damaged, disfigured, or blemished Example: "No wrinkles marred her face" |
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Perpetual |
Definition: Continuing without interruption Example: "Deep caves in perpetual darkness" |
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Bizarre |
Definition: Out of the ordinary; odd Example: "Her bizarre dresses and outrageous hairdos" |
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Acute |
Definition: Keenly perceptive or discerning Example: "An acute awareness of changing fashions" |
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Reproach |
Definition: To bring shame upon Example: "He gave her a look of reproach" |
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Turbulence |
Definition: A state of violent disturbance and disorder Example: "The plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" |
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Supercilious |
Definition: Having or showing arrogant superiority Example: "A supercilious lady's maid" |
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Fractiousness |
Definition: The trait of being disobedient and lacking discipline Example: "The family's new puppy is fractiousness" |
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Wistfully |
Definition: Unfulfilled longing or yearning Example: "His decision was wistfully displeasing" |
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Vista |
Definition: A distant view seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings/trees Example: "A vista of church spires" |
