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15 Cards in this Set
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Asperity (n)
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1. Sharpness or harshness of manner.
2. Roughness of surface; unevenness. |
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Bane (n)
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A person or thing that destroys or causes harm.
Baneful (adj) Causing destruction or ruin. |
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Buffoon(n)
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A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown; a fool.
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Doleful (adj)
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Mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief.
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Extrovert (n)
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A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around her or him, rather than her or his own feelings.
Extroverted (adj) |
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Garish (adj)
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Excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring.
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Hierarchy (n)
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A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest.
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Imbue (v)
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To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire.
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Instigate (v)
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To stir up or urge on; to provoke.
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Penchant (n)
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A strong attraction or leaning.
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Rambunctious (adj)
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Behaving in a wild and unruly manner.
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Repertoire (n)
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The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc. is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group.
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Rudiment (n) (usually plural)
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1. A basic principle or skill.
2. An undeveloped or beginning stage. |
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Undermine (v)
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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 (adj)
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Not stopping or slowing down; constant.
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