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16 Cards in this Set
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Grandiloquent |
Pompous; Bombastic F.R. - Gargi giving pompous speech |
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Grouse |
To complain F.R. Galo aapine complain karvi |
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Internecine |
Deadly on both sides F.R. Intern is dangerous on both sides |
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Interrengnum |
Interval between reigns; Gap in Continuity |
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Malinger |
To feign(fake) illness to escape duty |
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Megalomania |
Delusions of power and importance |
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Menagerie |
A variety of animals kept together F.K. it's not MENACING |
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Mendicant |
Beggar |
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Fathom |
1. To measure the depth by means of sound. 2. To penetrate to the truth to understand |
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Fracas |
A loud quarrel ; Brawl ~ Feud; Fray; Vendetta F.R. FRA-FRA-FRA>> Loud Quarrel |
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Feeble |
Weak ~ Flimsy = Insubstantial or weak or groundless FR. Peeble is weak |
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Harrowing |
Menacing or threatening Don't confuse with: Hallowed- Sacred; Hermetic; Isolated;water tight |
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Homage |
Something done or given in acknowledgement of the worth of another. ~ Tribute; Deference; Fidelity; Encomium |
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Imprecation |
(n.) Curse F.R. Cassion leads to curse |
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Ignominy |
Disgrace; Dishonor ; Contempt |
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Impasse |
A position or situation from where there is no escape. ~ Quandary |