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30 Cards in this Set
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compulsive |
resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially against one's concious wishes |
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impulsive |
acting or done without forethought |
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allusion |
a figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event |
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Michaelmas |
the feast of St. Michael |
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amoral |
lacking a moral sense |
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tracasserie |
a fuss; a petty quarrel |
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foresee |
be aware of beforehand; predict |
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middling |
moderate or average in size, amount, or rank |
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waspish |
readily expressing anger or irritation |
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pontificate |
express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic |
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cause célèbre (F) |
a controversial issue that attracts a great deal of public attention |
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coup de grâce (F) |
an action or event that serves as the culmination of a bad or deteriorating situation |
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coup (F) |
a notable successful stroke or move |
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de trop (F) |
not wanted; unwelcome |
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enfant terrible (F) |
a person whose unconventional or controversial behaviour or ideas shock, embarrass, or annoy others |
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zymotic |
relating to or caused by infection/ fermentation |
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foremost |
first in time, place, or importance |
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carboniferous |
relating to or denoting the fifth period of the Paleozoic era |
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tinnitus |
ringing or buzzing in the ears |
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courtesan |
mistress or high class prostitute |
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manifesto |
declaration of policy as issued by a political party |
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adverse |
antagonistic or hostile; unfavorable |
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rampant |
unrestrained in growth or speed |
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rogue |
dishonest, unprincipled/ mischief loving person |
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boudoir |
woman's bedroom or private sitting room |
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modus operandi (L) |
method of operation |
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fair accompli (F) |
something already done cannot be altered |
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faux pas (F) |
social blunder |
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Fiesta (S) |
religious festival, carnival |
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flagrante delicto (L) |
in the very act of committing the offense |
