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20 Cards in this Set
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entreaty |
Serious & passionate request
Mr. Berryhill ignored our entreaty and made us run 3 miles. |
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caustic |
Sarcastic- intended to mock, offend or belittle
My Mom was annoyed by my caustic tone. |
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homage |
Show of respect toward somebody
On Veteran's Day, we show homage to the men and women who fight for our freedom in America. |
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congenial |
pleasant - agreeable
The crowd at the TPS Pep Rally was congenial. |
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reclamation |
process of improving something or someone
The old building reclamation will take place on 12-12-2014. |
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condescension |
people who think they are more intelligent or better than others.
Most of the time, political people are filled with condescension. |
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aspirations |
desire to achieve something great
I have aspirations to design many PGA golf courses. |
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apprehensive |
Fearful- afraid something bad might happen
I was apprehensive about touching the alligator. |
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consolation |
something that makes a person feel less sad or less disappointment
Well, a smaller consolation is better than non. |
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jovial |
I was very jovial about it being the last day of school. |
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opulence |
wealth, abundance
Opulence is a great way to describe my family, said Max. |
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livid |
I was livid with my mom because I couldn't play in the Lava Pit. |
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latent |
something that exists, but can't be seen or is inactive
The detective found latent finger prints on the wall. |
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defiance |
a refusal to obey something or someone.
Some students show defiance towards their teachers. |
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obscene |
offensive in a shocking way, disgusting to the senses, repulsive
I hope to make an obscene amount of money when I grow up. |
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repress |
to control by force-- not allow yourself to do or express something.
It took effort to repress his anger. |
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Gruel |
a thin porridge; something that lacks substance or significance.
Gruel is a good way to describe my presentation. |
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illustrious |
notably brilliant or outstanding; shining brightly with light.
I hope to have an illustrious career! |
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feign |
to pretend
At Sonic, they served a dish I couldn't eat, so I feigned illness. |
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malady |
disease or illness
The Ebola malady in South Africa is very sad! |
