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20 Cards in this Set
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abjure
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(verb)
To renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun. |
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acrid
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(adj)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper. |
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august
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(adj)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect. |
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callous
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(adj)
emotionally hardened, unfeeling |
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clandestine
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(adj)
secret,concealed; underhanded |
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compunction
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(noun)
remorse, regret |
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conflagration
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(noun)
a large destructive fire |
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elated
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(adj)
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased. |
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indelible
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(adj)
not able to be erased or removed;memorable. |
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indulgent
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(adj)
yielding to the wishes or demands of others. |
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inveterate
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(adj)
firmly established, long-standing; habitual. |
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irrelevent
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(adj)
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent. |
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nocturnal
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(adj)
of or occuring in the night; under cover of darkness. |
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platitude
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(noun)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark. |
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quell
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(verb)
to subdue, put down forcibly. |
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quiescent
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(adj)
inactive; at rest. |
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ruminate
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(verb)
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud. |
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tactit
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(adj)
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred. |
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tangible
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(adj)
capable of being touched; real, concrete. |
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trenchant
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(adj)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut. |
