Ch.17 Flashcards

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Disconsolate

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Incapable of being comforted

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Domineering

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Ruling or controlling arrogantly

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3
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Halcyon

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Calm and peaceful

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4
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Lachrymose

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Tending to produce tears

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5
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Mercurial

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Volatile

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6
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Revel

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To take great pleasure or delight in something

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7
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Sanguine

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Of the color of blood

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8
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Tirade

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A long, angry violent speech

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9
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Vex

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To irk, irritate, annoy, or bother

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Deplore

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To express strong disapproval of

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