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15 Cards in this Set
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bewail
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verb
To express deep regret or sorrow over. |
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destitute
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adjective
1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life. 2. Lacking; devoid of. destitution - noun |
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detract
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verb
To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of. detractor - noun |
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emancipate
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verb
To set free from slavery; to liberate. emancipation - noun |
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extol
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verb
To praise highly. |
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flamboyant
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adjective
Excessively showy; unrestrained. flamboyance or flamboyancy - noun |
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impetus
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noun
1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. 2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. |
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insuperable
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adjective
Incapable of being overcome or defeated. |
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intermittent
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adjective
Not continuous; happening at intervals. |
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maxim
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noun
A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying. |
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obligatory
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adjective
Required or demanded. |
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plumb
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verb
1. To measure the depth of water. 2. To reach the deepest part of. 3. To understand by examining closely; to solve. adjective Straight up and down; vertical. |
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vagabond
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noun
A person who wanders from place to place. adjective |
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visage
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noun
A face, especially one that expresses feelings. |
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wheedle
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verb
1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. 2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. |
