maggie Flashcards

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blasphemous

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sacrilegious against God or sacred things

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formidable

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causing fear or dread or apprehension because of large size

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obstinacy

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stubbornness

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imperturbably

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unable to be upset or excited calm

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Lurid

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horrible revolting; vivid and color to create an unpleasant harsh or unnatural effect

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dexterity

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skilled performing tasks especially with the hands

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pallid

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pale colorless

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actuate

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cause someone to act in a particular way

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smote

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be strongly attached to someone, strike with the firm blow

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incumbent

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The holder of an office/duty

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affable

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friendly good-natured

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pinnacle

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set high pointed peak

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contemptible

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despicable hateful unspeakable

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condescension

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an attitude of patronizing superiority disdain

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fastidious

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very attentive/concerned about accuracy and cleanliness

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transcendental

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of or relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm

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retort

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reply an insult or injury

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evince

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be evidence of indicate

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surmounted

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overcome stand or be placed on top of

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Countenance

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A persons face or facial expression