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20 Cards in this Set
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aspersions (noun) |
attacks on a person's character through unfavorable remarks
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compunction (noun) |
A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt
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derision (noun) deride (verb) derisive (adj) |
hateful or moking laghter
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disapprobation (noun) |
moral disapproval
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ostracize (verb) ostracism (noun) |
to banish or exclude from a group, to shun
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rebuke (verb, noun) |
to criticize sharply, strong critcism
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revulsion (noun) |
a sudden feeling of disgust
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scurrilous (adj) |
vulgar, coarse, or abusive in expression, foul-mouthed
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spurn (verb) |
to reject scornfully
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vitriolic (adj) vitriol (noun) |
intensely harsh
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accountable (adj) account (verb) |
responsible, explainable
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assiduous (adj) assiduity (noun) |
giving constant attention, hard-working
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default (noun, verb) |
a situation that remains the same, failure to complete a task, to fail to meet an obligation
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feckless (adj) |
useless, careless, irresponsible
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incumbent (adj, noun) |
imposed as a duty, currently holding an office or position, a person holding an office or position
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liability (noun) liable (adj) |
a legal responsibility, something that holds one back, a handicap, responsible for
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mandatory (adj) mandate (verb, noun) |
required or commanded by authority
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negligence (noun) negligent (adj) |
neglect, lack of proper care or attention
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onerous (adj) |
difficult to bear or do, troublesome
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remiss (adj) |
lax or careless in attending to duty |
