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33 Cards in this Set
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Verse |
Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme. |
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Animosity |
Strong hostility. |
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Ellipsis |
The omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues. |
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Jovial |
Cheerful and friendly. |
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Restain |
Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits. |
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Rigid |
Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. |
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Chronology |
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence. |
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Forebode |
(of a situation or occurrence) act as a warning of (something bad). |
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Notable |
Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable. |
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Subtle |
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. |
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Suppress |
Forcibly put an end to. |
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Defiance |
Open resistance; bold disobedience. |
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Impotent |
Unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless. |
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Preoccupation |
The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something. |
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Vilify |
Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. |
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Escalation |
A rapid increase; a rise. |
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Tone |
A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength. |
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Syntax |
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. |
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Anonymous |
(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name. |
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Anxiety |
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. |
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Eloquent |
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. |
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Judicious |
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. |
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Reticence |
The state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint: |
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Citation |
A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. |
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Civil |
Of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters. |
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Foreshadow |
Be a warning or indication of (a future event). |
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Novelty |
The quality of being new, original, or unusual. |
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Succinct |
(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed. |
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Democracy |
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. |
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Depict |
Show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form. |
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Impoverished |
Reduced to poverty; povertys-tricken: pledged aid to the impoverished, war-torn country. |
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Pretentious |
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed. |
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Ingrain |
Firmly fix or establish (a habit, belief, or attitude) in a person. |
