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18 Cards in this Set
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auricular
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Of or relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.
Synonyms: otic |
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lackadaisical
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Lacking spirit, liveliness, or interest.
Synonyms: languid, languorous, dreamy |
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peccant
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Sinful; guilty; violating a rule or an accepted practice.
Synonyms: peccable, erring, wicked |
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sumptuous
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Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense.
Synonyms: deluxe, lavish, opulent, princely, rich, luxurious |
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perfidious
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Of, relating to, or marked by perfidy; treacherous.
Synonyms: punic, treacherous |
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obviate
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To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary.
Synonyms: rid of, eliminate |
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bedaub
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To smear; soil.
Synonyms: besmear |
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excoriate
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To censure strongly.
Synonyms: abrade, condemn, denounce |
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quail
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To shrink back in fear; cower.
Synonyms: cringe, flinch, recoil, wince |
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quaff
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To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught.
Synonyms: gulp, swig |
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going-over
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A severe scolding.
Synonyms: castigation, bawling out, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, earful |
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malady
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Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism.
Synonyms: illness, sickness, unwellness |
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hodgepodge
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A mixture of dissimilar ingredients; a jumble.
Synonyms: patchwork, jumble |
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lyceum
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A school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12.
Synonyms: secondary school, Gymnasium, lycee, middle school |
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singlestick
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A stick used instead of a sword for fencing.
Synonyms: backsword, fencing stick |
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sacrosanct
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Regarded as sacred and inviolable.
Synonyms: inviolate, inviolable, sacred |
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ostentatious
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Intended to attract notice and impress others.
Synonyms: pretentious, showy |
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loquatious
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Very talkative; garrulous.
Synonyms: chatty, gabby, garrulous, talkative, talky |
