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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 an 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 |
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Vagabond |
A person who wanders form 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. |