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22 Cards in this Set
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brouhaha |
(n) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
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cloy |
(v) to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate |
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demeanor |
(n) the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, ect.; facial appearance, mein |
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deference |
(n) courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
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enigmatic |
(adj) puzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious |
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definitive |
(adj) conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done |
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bumptious |
(adj) offensively self-assertive; excessively and arrogantly self-confident |
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choleric |
(adj) easily made angry, bad tempered |
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bukwark |
(n) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense (v) to provide such defense or protection |
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curtail |
(v) to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
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adamant |
(adj) firm in purpose or opinion, unyeilding (n) an extremely hard substance |
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profligate |
(adj) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant (n) a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending |
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mawkish |
(adj) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor |
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thwart |
(v) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate, foil |
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onus |
(n) something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma; blame |
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requisite |
(adj) needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
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mollify |
(v) to soften, make gentle; to calm, allay (as an emotion); to reduce in intensity |
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sartorial |
(adj) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work |
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presentiment |
(n) a vague sense of approaching misfortune |
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impromptu |
(adj, adv) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done (n) an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation |
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forbearance |
(n) tolerance and self-control (in the face of provocation), patience; the act of refraining from something |
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remit |
(v) to send or hand in (as money), to cancel (as a penalty or punishment), forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer |
