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26 Cards in this Set
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Allusion |
Something that is said or written that refers to or mentiond another person or subject in an indirect way. |
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Amicable |
Done or acheived in a polite or friendly way and without arguing. |
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Aphorism |
A short phrase that says something true or wise; a statement or saying that is both effieciently presented and either witty or wise |
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Auspicious |
Promising success; propitious; opportune; favourable; prosperous; fortunate |
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Beguile |
To trick sombody into doing something, especially by being nice to them |
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Cadaverous |
Of or like a corpse |
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Embellish |
To make something more beautiful by adding decorations |
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Estranged |
No longer living with your husband or wife |
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Illusion |
A false idea or belief, especially about sombody or about a situation |
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Inexorable |
cannot be stopped or changed; unyeilding; unalterable |
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Infamous |
Having an extremely bad reputation; deserving of or causing an evil reputation |
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Infraction |
An act of breaking a rule or law |
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Commiserate |
To show somebody sympathy or pity when they are upset or disappointed about something |
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Complacent |
Too satisfied/content with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary; showing or feeling complacency; self-satisfied |
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Culpable |
Responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong |
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Deference |
Behaviour that shows that you respect sombody/something |
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Deferential |
Showing that you respect somebody/thing especially someone older or more senior than you |
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Discernible |
Distinguishable; capable of being perceived clearly |
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Doggedly |
In a way that shows that you are determined and do not give up easily; tenaciously |
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Malady |
A serious problem; any undesirable or disordered condition |
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Meager |
Small in quantity and poor in quality |
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Palpable |
Easily noticed by the mind or senses |
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Plaintive |
Sounding sad, especially in a weak or complaining way; mournful; sorrowful |
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Redundant |
Not needed or useful because of excess |
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Self-deprecating |
Done in a way that makes your own acheivements or abilities seem unimportant |
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Vindicate |
To prove that something is true or that you were right to do something, especially when other people had a different opinion |
