sl Flashcards

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heterodox

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not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

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morbid

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characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, esp. death and disease

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affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering

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constrained

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severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

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auspicious

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showing or suggesting that future success is likely

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edifice

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a large or massive structure

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pertained

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to belong as a part, member, accessory, or product

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effectual

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producing or able to produce a desired effect

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eminent

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standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted

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demeanor

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behavior toward others : outward manner

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capricious

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governed or characterized by caprice

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ignominy

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deep personal humiliation and disgrace

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importunate

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troublesomely urgent

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calamity

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a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss

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inimical

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being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence

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lurid

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causing horror or revulsion

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appalled

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obsolete

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solace

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to give comfort to in grief or misfortune

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transgressions

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an act, process, or instance of transgressing

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premeditated

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characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning

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sagacity

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the quality of being sagacious

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amenable

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liable to be brought to account

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mien

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air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality

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infer

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to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises

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heterogeneous

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consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents