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11 Cards in this Set
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senile
(adj.) |
memory loss or mental impairment associating with aging
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sentient
(adj.) |
1. Marked by comprehension, cognizance, and perception
2. Having sense perception; conscious |
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sentimental
(adj.) |
emotional
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fetter
(n.) (adj.) |
tied up, restrain
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placate
(v.) |
soothe, ease anger or agitation
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enigma
(n.) |
puzzling, inexplicable, riddle
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martyr
(n.) |
a person who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up his or her religion or beliefs
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nonconformist
(n.) |
A person who dissents from the doctrine of an established church
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scintillate
(v.) |
to throw off spark
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adulation
(n.) |
excessive, irritating praise
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anecdote
(n.) |
short account of an amusing or interesting event
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