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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. Lacking; devoid of. |
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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 an action. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. |
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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; to solve. Straight up and down; vertical. |
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vagabound |
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. |
