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20 Cards in this Set
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frivolous |
adj. not having any serious meaning or value |
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indignantly |
adj. feeling characterized or expressing strong displeasure |
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innate |
adj. inborn; natural |
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forthright |
adj. direct and outspoken; straight forward and honest |
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denunciation |
N. public condemnation of someone or something |
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austere |
adj. severe or strict in manner |
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enameled |
V. coat or decorate |
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primer |
N. cap or cylinder containing a compound that responds to friction and ignites the charge in an explosive |
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permanence |
N. state of remaining unchanged indefinitely |
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tactful |
adj. having or showing tact |
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formidable |
adj. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively capable |
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prerogative |
N. a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual |
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myopic |
adj. nearsighted |
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grubbiness |
N/adj. infested with maggots |
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elusive |
adj. difficult to find, catch, achieve |
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gallop |
V. progress rapidly in a seemingly uncontrollable manner |
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curtness |
adj. rudely brief in speech |
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taut |
adj. stretched or pulled tight |
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morphodite |
N. plant or animal with both male and female sex organs |
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placid |
adj. not easily upset or excited |
