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16 Cards in this Set
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*impotent *impudent *imprudent *malevolent |
*unable to take effective action *not showing due respect for another person *not showing care for the consequences of an action *having or showing a wish to do evil to others |
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*predilection *taciturn *tyrannical *hookworm |
*a preference or special liking for something *reserved or uncommunicative in speech *exercising power in a cruel way *a worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals |
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*illicit *impressionistic *indigenous *mortification |
*forbidden by laws, rules or customs *giving a general idea of something rather than specific facts *originating or occurring naturally in a particular place *great embarrassment or shame |
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*sentimentality *sojourn *vexation *amiable |
*expressive tenderness or sadness *a temporary stay *the state of being annoyed, frustrated or worried *a friendly or pleasant manner |
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*contentious *discernible *dispensation *erratic |
*causing or likely to cause an argument *able to be discerned *exemption from a rule or usual requirement *not even or regular in pattern or movement |
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*auspicious *melancholy *arbitrate *asinine |
*conducive to success *a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause *reaching an authoritative judgment or settlement *extremely stupid or foolish |
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*benevolence *benign *chameleon *magisterical |
*the quality of being well meaning *gentle, kindly *a person who changes their opinion or behaviour according to the situation *having or showing great authority |
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*pestilence *placidly *dismemberment *malignant |
*a fatal epidemic disease *pleasantly calm or peaceful *the action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization *very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect |
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*prowess *pilgrimage *vigil *whittle |
*a skill or expertise in a particular activity or field *a very long journey *the period of keeping awake during a time usually spent asleep *carve into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it |
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*accost *meteorological *perpetrate *procure |
*approach or address someone boldly or aggressively *relating to the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere *to carry out or commit a harmful, illegal or immoral action *obtain something, especially with care or effort |
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*perplexity *compensation *deportment *evade |
*inability to deal with or understand something complicated or unaccountable *something typically money awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering *a person's behaviour or manners *escape or avoid something especially by cleverness or trickery |
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*gastric *indicative *ingenuous *innate |
*pertaining to the stomach *serving as a sign or indication for something *innocent or unsuspecting *inborn/natural |
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*inordinate *mortify *still *trousseau |
*unusually or disproportionately large *to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated *deep silence and calm *an outfit of clothing, household linen etc for the bride |
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*wary *attribute *gingerly *mausoleum |
*feeling or showing caution about a possible danger or problem *regarding something as being caused by someone or something *in a careful and cautious matter *a building with a large, stately tomb(s) |
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*arbour *degradation *oppressive *palliate |
*a leafy, shady recess built with tree branches, shrubs etc *the condition or process of degrading or degraded *unjustly harsh *make less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause |
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*propensities *tirade |
*an inclination or natural tendency to behave a particular way *a long angry speech about criticism or accusation |
