Deck 16 and 17 Flashcards

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demur

pure

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v. to refuse, say no

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craven

raven

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adj. cowardly

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dulcet

dull set

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adj. sweet sound, pleasing to the ear

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histrionic

history

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adj. overly dramatic; theatrical

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gird

herd

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v. to encircle

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fickle

pickle

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adj. changing you mind a lot

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wrest

wrist

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v. to yank

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unbridle

bridle

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adj. wild; unrestrained

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sonorous

snorers

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adj. deep, rich sound

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scrutinize

screw eyes

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v. to look very carefully; to examine

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rudimentary

rude elementary

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adj. basic; undeveloped

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truculent

truck you lent

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adj. eager to fight

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assuage

massage

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v. to soothe

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cubism

cubes

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n. art form that uses cudes

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chide

lied

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v. to scold or to yell at

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divine

vine

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v. ton foretell; guess

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elfin

elephant

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adj. small and fairy-like; elf

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exhaustive

exhaust steve

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adj. completely thorough

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guise

disguise

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n. appearance

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inclusive

in clues if

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adj. include everything

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incongruous

in congress

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adj. not fitting

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laudable

applaudable

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adj. applaudable

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riveted

rivet

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adj. holds attention

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supplant

plant

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v. to replace