181-200 Flashcards

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Glut

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Something filled beyond capacity

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Gratuitous

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Not called for; unwarranted; inappropriate

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Gregarious

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Liking to associate with others; sociable

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Guile

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The use of tricks to deceive, usually for money

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Hedonism

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The pursuit of pleasure as the goal of life

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Helix

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Something in spiral form

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Herculean

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Tremendously demanding, courageous, or powerful

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Histrionics

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Theatrical, overly dramatic, emotional display for effect

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Homily

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Homegrown sermon or moral lecture

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Husbandry

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Careful management or conservation of resources

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Hydrophobia

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Fear of water

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Idèe fixe

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An idea that dominates one mind

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Idyllic

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Delightful in all respects; naturally peaceful

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Immodest

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Not modest; not conforming (to sexual mores)

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Immutable

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Not changeable, fixed

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Impeccable

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Without fault; perfect

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Impervious

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Not allowing anything to pass through; impenetrable

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Inane

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Without sense or substance

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Incantation

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Words, spells, chants, as part of ritual or magic

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Incense

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To make really angry