group 1 Flashcards by adrian munoz | Brainscape

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atrocity

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an act of great cruelty and wickedness

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dire

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1) having terrible consequencesor 2) urgent or desperate

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flagrant

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deliberatley offensive and shocking

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inclement

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stormy, harsh, or unmerciful

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irksome

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annoying or tedious

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malevolent

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producing harm or evil

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precarious

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dependent on uncertain premises

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reprisal

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a retaliation for an injury

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risque

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bordering on being indecent or improper

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unseemly

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inappropriate or improper

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despicable

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deserving contempt or scorn

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ineffectual

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not bringing the desired result

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