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25 Cards in this Set
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abstruse |
to conceal, to push. difficult to comprehend |
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biographical |
of, relating to, or constituting biography. consisting of biographies. relating to a list briefly identifying persons. |
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citadel |
a fortress that commands a city. a stronghold |
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destitute |
lacking something needed or desirable. lacking possessions and resources especially suffering extreme poverty. |
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encompass |
to form a circle about; enclose. to go completely around. bring around or accomplish |
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fervent |
very hot; glowing. exhibiting or marked by great intensity or feeling. |
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glean |
to gather grain or other produce left by reapers. to gather information or material bit by bit. |
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hiatus |
an interruption in time or continuity. the occurrence of two vowel sounds without pause or interviewing consonantal sound |
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inclination |
a feeling of wanting to do something: a tendency to do something. a slanting surface |
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lackadaisical |
lacking life, spirit, or zest. |
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menial |
a person (such as a servant) who does boring and unpleasant work for little money |
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notable |
a person of note. a group of persons summoned, especially in monarchical France to act as a deliberate body. |
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oppressive |
unreasonably burdensome or severe. Overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses. |
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penance |
an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin. |
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quandary |
a state of perplexity or doubt. |
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zenith |
the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer. culminating point |
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abyss |
the bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos of the old cosmogonies. an immeasurably deep gulf or great space. |
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affluence |
an abundant flow or supply. abundance of property. a flowing to or toward a point. |
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aura |
a subtle sensory stimulus. a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source |
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austerity |
the quality or state of being strict. an austere act, manner, or attitude |
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avow |
to declare assuredly. To declare openly, bluntly, and without shame |
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amiable |
pleasing, admirable. generally agreeable. |
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blandishments |
something that tends to coax or cajole. |
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bravado |
blustering swaggering conduct. a pretense of bravery. |
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candor |
unreserved, honest, or sincere expression. whiteness, brilliance. |
