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15 Cards in this Set
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abhor abhorrent |
v. To shrink from in discust; to detest. adj. Disgusting; causing loathing. |
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affable affability |
adj. Pleasant; approachable; gracious. n. Friendliness of manner. |
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amiss |
adv. In a wrong or imperfect way. adj. Out of order; wrong. |
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despodent |
adj. Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged. |
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entreat entreaty |
v. To ask earnestly; to beg. n. A plea or earnest request. |
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haunt |
v. 1. To stay in one’s mind continually. 2. To visit frequently. 3. To appear in the form of a ghost. |
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impel |
v. 1. To drive or to propel. 2. To urge or drive by force or moral pressure. |
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interminable |
adj. Endless; seeming to be without end. |
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irascible |
adj. Quick-tempered; irritable. |
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profound |
adj. 1. Intense; deeply felt. 2. Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious. |
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recluse reclusive |
n. A person who lives apart from society and often alone. adj. Withdrawn from society. |
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reverberate |
v. To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations. |
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sage |
adj. Having wisdom and good judgment. n. 1. A person known for wisdom and good judgment. 2. An aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking. |
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tirade |
n. A long, angry speech. |
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tremulous |
adj. 1. Marked by trembling or shaking. 2. Timid or fearful. |
