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15 Cards in this Set
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bombast |
impressive but meaningless language |
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orthography |
correct spelling |
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paleontology |
a science dealing with prehistoric life through the study of life |
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recoil |
to retreat; to draw back |
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panache |
self-confidence; a showy manner |
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saturnine |
gloomy; sluggish |
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endemic |
confined to particular country or area |
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mendacious |
lying; false; deceitful |
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obviate |
to prevent; to get around |
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paroxysm |
a sudden outburst; a fit |
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aggarndize |
1. to increase the range of; to expand |
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deign |
to lower oneself before an inferior |
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flaunt |
to show off |
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shibboleth |
a word or pronunciation that distinguishes someone as a particular group |
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elicit |
to draw forth ; to call forth |
