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33 Cards in this Set

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cadence
rhythmical flow of language; the close of a musical section; the fall of a voice in speaking
parlance
a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; a formal discussion or debate
congenial
having the same nature, disposition, or tastes
repugnant
contradictory; offensive, distateful
redress
the setting right of what is wrong; to compensate or remedy
passe
out of fashion
abrogate
to annul; nullify
alchemy
chemistry between two; medieval pseduscience
waylay
wait in hiding to attack; ambush
deluge
an overwhelming amount; a heavy rain, flooding
besmirch
charge falsely with malicious intent; smear
judicious
wise; characterized by sound judgement
tactful
having a keen sense of what to do or say to others
deputation
a group appointed to represent others
effigy
a representation of someone/thing esp sculpted; a crude representation of a hated figure
rancor
a feeling of deep ill will or hatred
vacillate
hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
fealty
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
supplicate
to ask for earnestly and humbly; pray; beg
a la mode
fashionable, in style; served with ice cream
sallow
of a sickly yellowish color
imperturbable
unflappable; extremely calm and steady
perennial
lasting all seasons of the year; enduring; perpetual; recurrent
quixotic
unrealistic and idealistic; not sensible about pratical matters
maudlin
excessively emotional; foolishly sentimental because of drunkenness
coy
showing reluctance to make a definite commitment
dubious
open to doubt or suspicion
convalescence
recuperation after sickness or injury
convulse
to shake violently; to be overcome with laughter
mettle

*metal
the courage to carry on; stamina; heart
chutzpa
unbelievable audacity; nerve
swarthy

*SWORE-thee
naturally having a skin of dark color
pro forma
as a formality only; perfunctory; a tentative financial projection