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10 Cards in this Set
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Affront |
(n) an action or remark that causes outrage or offense. |
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Blasé |
(adj) unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before. |
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Cajole |
(v) persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. |
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Choleric |
(adj) bad-tempered or irritable. |
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Encumber |
(v) restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. |
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Feckless |
(adj) lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.: worthless, weak, ineffective |
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Impasse |
(n) a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. |
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Indolent |
(adj) wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. |
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Lugubrious |
(adj) looking or sounding sad and dismal. |
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Ribald |
(adj) referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way. |
