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20 Cards in this Set
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Aficionado |
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. |
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Browbeat |
intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words. |
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Commensurate |
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. |
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Diaphanous |
Light, delicate, and translucent. |
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Emolument |
a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office. |
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Foray |
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid. |
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Genre |
a specific type of music, film, or writing. |
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Homily |
a religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon. |
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Immure |
enclose or confine (someone) against their will. |
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Insouciant |
showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent. |
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Matriz |
an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure. |
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Obsequies |
funeral rites. |
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Panache |
flamboyant confidence of style or manner. |
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Persona |
the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others. |
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Philippic |
a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one. |
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Prurient |
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters |
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Sacrosanct |
(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered |
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Systemic |
of or relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part. |
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Tendentious |
expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial |
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Vicissitude |
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant |
