List Four: Set Four Flashcards by Lyric Moore | Brainscape

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Amorphous

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lacking in shape

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Catharsis

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purging of pent-up emotions

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Deter

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put off; prevent

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Expedite

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make faster

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Incarceration

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putting in prison

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Machinations

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plots and plans

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Overwrought

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worked up; in an emotional state

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Preeminent

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famous; outstanding

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Sardonic

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mocking

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Unalloyed

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undiluted; total

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Analgesic

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medicine to combat pain

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Caucus

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type of private political meeting

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Deteriorate

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worsen; decline

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Exposition

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clear explanation

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Incessant

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without stopping

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Maelstrom

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whirlpool; storm in the ocean

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Palatable

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good to eat; agreeable

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Prerogative

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right or privilege

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Savant

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person with knowledge

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Unctuous

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oily; using excessive flattery