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15 Cards in this Set
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Bewail |
To express deep regret or sorrow over |
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Destitute |
Without resources or possessions,especially the necessities of life |
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Detract |
To take away, especially from the value,beauty, or importance of |
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Emancipate |
To set free from slavery; to liberate |
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Extol |
To praise highly |
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Flamboyant |
Excessively showy;unrestrained |
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Impetus |
A driving force; anything that causes action |
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Insuperable |
Incapable of being overcome or defeated |
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Intermittent |
Not continuous;happening at intervals |
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Maxim |
A general truth or rule of conduct ; a short saying |
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Obligatory |
Required or demanded |
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Plumb |
To measure the depth of water To reach the deepest part of To understand by examining closely Straight up and down |
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Vagabond |
A person who wanders from place to place |
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Visage |
A face ,especially one that expresses feelings. |
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Wheedle |
To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise |
