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18 Cards in this Set
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livid |
Furiously angry |
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Gesticulate |
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasise one's words.
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Fleetingly |
lasting for a very short time. |
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Vehemence |
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression |
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Bono fide |
genuine; real. |
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Cohession |
the action or fact of forming a united whole. |
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Opression |
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority. |
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Inane |
lacking sense or meaning; silly |
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Poignant |
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. |
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Inscrutable |
impossible to understand or interpret.
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Populous |
having a large population; densely populated
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Litany |
a series of petitions for use in church services or processions, |
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Fastidious |
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. |
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Devious |
showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
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Mellow |
(especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness. |
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Abrasive |
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
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MIraculous |
of the nature of a miracle or having the power to work miracles. |
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Arbitrary |
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
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