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15 Cards in this Set
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Abhor
v. |
v.
To shrink from in disgust; to detest. |
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affable
adj. |
adj.
Pleasant; approachable; gracious |
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amiss
adj. |
adj.
out of order; wrong |
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despondent
adj. |
adj.
Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged. |
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entreat
v. |
v.
To ask earnestly; to beg |
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haunt
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v.
To visit frequently to appear in the form of a ghost |
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impel
v. |
v.
to drive or to propel |
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interminable
adj. |
adj.
endless; seeming to be without end. |
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irascible
adj. |
adj.
Quick-tempered; irritable |
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profound
adj. |
adj.
intense; deeply felt Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious |
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recluse
adj |
adj
withdrawn from society |
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reverberate
v. |
v.
to be repeated as in a series of echos or vibrations |
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sage
adj |
adj.
having wisdom and good judgement |
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tirade
n. |
n.
a long, angry speech |
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tremulous
adj. |
adj.
Timid or fearful |
