List #5 Flashcards

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ornery

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(adj) having a difficult, hard to please, grumpy mood

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pensive

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(adj) deeply or seriously thoughtful

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perilous

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(adj) fraught with danger

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perpetual

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(adj) continuing forever or indefinitely

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5
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ponder

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(v) reflect deeply on a subject

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precede / precedent

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(v) to be earlier in time; go first / (n) an example/standard used to justify similar future events

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profound

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(adj) literally or figuratively deep, intense or very great

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pungent

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(adj) strong and sharp

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redundant

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(adj) repeating the same sense in different words

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solemn

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(adj) dignified; serious

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