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15 Cards in this Set
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asperity
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Sharpness or harshness of manner.
2. Roughness of surface; unevenness. |
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bane
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1. A person or thing that destroys or causes harm. -ful causing destruction or ruin.
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buffoon
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A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown; a fool.
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doleful
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mournful or full or sorrow; causing grief.
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extrovert
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A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around her or him, rather than on her or his own feelings.
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garish
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excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring.
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hierarchy
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a group or system in shich positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest.
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imbue
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to fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire.
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instigate
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To stir up or urge on; to provoke.
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penchant
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A strong attraction or leaning.
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rambunctious
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behaving in a wild and unruly manner.
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repertoire
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The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc., is ready to perform; the skillls or accomplishments of a person or group.
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rudiment
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1. A basic principle or skill.
2. An undeveloped or beginning stage. |
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undermine
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1. To weaken or ruin by degrees.
2. To attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means. |
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unremitting
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Not stopping or slowing down; constant.
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