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15 Cards in this Set
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imperious (adj)
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urgent; imperative
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germane (adj)
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closely or significantly related
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grimace (n)
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a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
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hackneyed (adj)
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made commonplace or trite; stale; banal; overused
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hokey (adj)
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mawkish. obviously contrived, to win popular appeal or support; phony.
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impervious (adj)
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not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable:
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grievous (adj)
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causing grief or great sorrow
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iconoclast (n)
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a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions
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grotesque (adj)
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odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
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guile (n)
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crafty or artful deception
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gratuitous (adj)
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unnecessary, superfluous
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imbibe (v)
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to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink
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halcyon (adj)
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calm; peaceful; tranquil
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imbue (v)
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to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions
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haggard (adj)
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wild; wild-looking
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