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23 Cards in this Set
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intrigue (n.) |
crafty dealings, underhandedplotting |
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apparition (n.) |
a ghost or ghostly figure; anunexplained or unusualappearance |
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pulverize (v.) |
to grind or pound to a powder ordust; to destroy or overcome (asthough by smashing intofragments) |
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prodigal (adj.) (n.) |
wastefully extravagant; lavishlyor generously abundant one who is wasteful and selfindulgent |
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jurisdiction (n.) |
an area of authority or control;the right to administer justice |
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plebeian (n.) |
a common person, member ofthe lower class |
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disdain (n.) |
a feeling of contempt |
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indiscriminate (adj.) |
without restraint or control;unselective |
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aghast (adj.) |
filled with amazement, disgust,fear, or terror |
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ethical (adj.) |
having to do with morals,values, right and wrong; inaccordance with standards ofright conduct; requiring aprescription for purchase |
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proximity (n.) |
nearness, closeness |
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assert (v.) |
to declare or state as truth,maintain or defend, put forwardforcefully |
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ample (adj.) |
more than enough, large,spacious |
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addendum (n.) |
a thing that is added; anappendix or addition to a bookor written document |
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inaudible (adj |
not able to be heard |
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plebeian (adj.) |
common, vulgar; belonging tothe lower class |
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facetious (adj.) |
humorous, not meant seriously |
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epitaph (n.) |
a brief statement written on atomb or gravestone |
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intrigue (v.) |
to form and carry out plots; topuzzle or excite the curiosity |
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plausible (adj.) |
appearing true, reasonable, orfair |
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volatile (adj.) |
highly changeable, fickle;tending to become violent orexplosive; changing readilyfrom the liquid to the gaseousstate |
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disdain (v.) |
to look upon with scorn; torefuse scornfully |
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cower (v.) |
to crouch or shrink away in fearor shame |
