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10 Cards in this Set
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Limpid |
perfectly clear; clear and simple in style |
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Malapropism |
an amusing error that occurs when a person mistakenly uses a word that sounds like another word but that has a very different meaning |
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Nominal |
existing as something in name only : not actual or real; very small in amount |
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Opulent |
very comfortable and expensive; very wealthy |
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Placid |
not easily upset or excited; not moving much : calm and steady |
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Quell |
to end or stop (something) usually by using force; to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry) |
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Ruse |
a trick or act that is used to fool someone |
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Stark |
having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance; unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience; very obvious : very plain and easily seen |
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Trenchant |
very strong, clear, and effective |
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Urbane |
polite and confident; fashionable and somewhat formal |
