4/17/15 Flashcards

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Superficial

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Adj. existing or occurring at or on the surface, appearing true until examined

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Hysteria

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Noun. Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement

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Sustained

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Adj. continuing for an extended period or without interruption

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Ineffectually

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Adv. without producing desired results

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Intuition

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Noun. Ability to sense immediately, without reasoning

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Forlorn

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Adj. sad and lonely

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Blackmail

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Noun. The practice of making someone do what you want by threatening to reveal his or her secrets

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Apprehension

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Noun. A fearful feeling about what will happen next

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Inarticulate

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Adj. unable to express oneself

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Onslaught

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Noun. fierce or destructive attack

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