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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 |
1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life W. Lacking, devoid of |
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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 |
1. A driving force, anything that causes an action 2. Increased activity resulting resulting from a driving force |
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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 |
1.v To measure the depth of water. 2. To reach the deepest part of. 3. To understand by examining closely, to solve. 4. adj. Straight up and down, vertical. |
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Vagabond |
A person who wanders from place to place. |
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Visage |
A face, especially one that expresses feelings |
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Wheedle |
1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. 2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. |
