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20 Cards in this Set
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Literal |
The exact meaning of a word or expression in its basic or literal meaning |
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Figurative |
Used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give a particular idea. |
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Tone |
The feeling or attitude expressed in a place of writing, activity, etc. |
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Mood |
The way you feel at a particular time;The way that a place, book, movie, etc makes you feel |
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Precise |
Exactly or sharply defined or stated; distinguished from every other. |
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Amorous |
Expressing love or the state of being in love |
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Belittle |
To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value. |
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Censure |
To blame or to find fault with. A severe criticism or harsh judgment |
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Deem |
To consider or believe |
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Divulge |
To make known something secret, to reveal |
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Exorbitant |
Exiting normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable |
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Expostulate |
To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval |
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Fateful |
Having Great or significant consequences |
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Ingrate |
An ungrateful person |
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Injuction |
An order or command; a court order prohibiting someone from doing something |
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Moribound |
Close to death |
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Motif |
A repeated idea in literature or art. |
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Subsidize |
To support by giving financial aid |
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Sumptious |
Extravagantly splendid or costly |
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Voluble |
Talkative, characterized by a steady flow of words |
