#'s 181-200 Flashcards

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Gratuitous

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Adj

Not called for; unwarranted; inappropriate

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Glut

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Noun

Something filled beyond capacity

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Gregarious

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Adj

Liking to associate with others; sociable

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Guile

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Noun

The use of tricks to deceive, usually for money

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Hedonism

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Noun

The pursuit of pleasure as the goal of life

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Helix

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Noun

Something spherical in form

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Herculean

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Adj

Tremendously demanding, courageous, or powerful

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Histrionics

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Noun

Theatrical, overly dramatic, emotional display for effect

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Homily

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Noun

Homegrown sermon or moral lecture

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Husbandry

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Noun

Careful management or conservation of resources

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Hydrophobia

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Noun

Morbid fear of water

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Idée fixe

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Noun

An idea that dominates one’s mind for a long period of time

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Idyllic

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Adj

Delightful in all respects; naturally peaceful

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Immodest

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Adj

Not modest; not conforming (especially to sexual mores)

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Immutable

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Adj

Not changeable, fixed

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Impeccable

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Adj

Without fault, perfect

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Impervious

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Adj

Not allowing anything to pass through; impenetrable.

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Inane

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Adj

Without sense or substance

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Incantation

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Noun

Words, spells, chants, as part of ritual or magic

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Incense

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Verb

To make very angry