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35 Cards in this Set
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Feign |
(v.) put on an appearance |
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Supercilious |
(adj.) displaying arrogant pride |
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Wan |
(adj.) showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue |
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Complacent |
(adj.) pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits. |
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Anon |
(adv.) in a short time; soon. |
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Intimation |
(n.) to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest. |
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Contiguous |
(adj.) in close proximity to or in contact with |
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Languid |
(adj.) lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow. |
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Strident |
(adj.) making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking. |
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Deft |
(adj.) nimble; skillful |
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Permeate |
(v.) to pass into or through every part of something. |
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Innuendo |
(n.) an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. |
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Erroneous |
(adj.) containing error; mistaken; incorrect |
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Impetuous |
(adj.) characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion |
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Corpulent |
(adj.) large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat. |
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Din |
(n.) a loud, confused noise. |
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Elicit |
(v.) to draw out or bring out |
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Denizen |
(n.) a person who regularly frequents a place. |
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Jaunty |
(adj.) easy and sprightly in manner or bearing. |
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Sporadic |
(adj.) appearing in scattered or isolated instances. |
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Tentative |
(adj.) unsure; uncertain |
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Tumult |
(n.) violent and noisy commotion or disturbance |
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Portentous |
(adj.) of momentous or ominous significance |
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Vicarious |
(adj.) taking the place of another person or thing; |
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Rancor |
(n.) bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; |
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Rout |
(n.) any overwhelming defeat. |
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Serf |
(n.) a person in a condition of servitude. |
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Obstinate |
(adj.) firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion. |
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Exult |
(v.) to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy. |
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Nebulous |
(adj.) hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused. |
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Laudable |
(adj.) deserving praise; praiseworthy. |
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Insidious |
(adj.) stealthily treacherous or deceitful |
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Debauch |
(n.) a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence |
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Ingratiate |
(v.) to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others. |
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Dilatory |
(adj.) tending to delay or procrastinate. |
