6+7 Flashcards by Caroline Waxman

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Invective

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Harsh, abusive language

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Propensity

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Behavior

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Cantankerous

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Bad behavior; argumentative old man

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Rectitude

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Honesty

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Vehement

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Intense emotion

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Articulate

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Express thoughts clearly

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Premise

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statement

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Umbrage

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Feeling of offense

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Passe

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Old fashioned

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Melancholy

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Feeling deep sadness

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Contentious

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Likely to cause disagreement

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Subsequent

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Following time, order, or place

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Disapprobation

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Disapproving

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Arbitrate

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Settle a dispute

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Morify

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Severe embarrassment

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Gothic

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Style or literature of darkness

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Imprudent

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Lacking wisdom or good judgment

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Asinine

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Extremely foolish or silly

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Ramshackle

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Ready to collapse

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Auspicious

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Suggesting success is likely