Word List 06 Deck 2 Page 6 Flashcards

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Gratuitous

A

Uncalled for

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Hack

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(n. ) a writer for hire

(v. ) to cut

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Hedonist

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One who loves physical pleasures

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Heretofore

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Until now

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Iconoclast

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One who attacks established beliefs

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Impalpable

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Unable to be touched or understood

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Implacable

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Incapable of being soothed or changed

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Impudence

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Rudeness

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Incantation

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Magical chant or spell

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Incisive

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Sharp

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Incorporeal

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Without physical existence

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Indecorum

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Lack of good manners

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Indignant

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Characterized by a sudden feeling of anger

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14
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Ineffectual

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Useless

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15
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Infinitesimal

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Extremely small

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Ingenious

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Clever

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Inlet

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Small bay

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Insidious

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Dangerous in a way that is difficult to see

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Intemperate

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  1. Extreme

2. Violent

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Intransigent

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Stubborn

21
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Invective

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Insult

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Irate

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Very angry

23
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Jaded

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Cynical

24
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Juxtaposition

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The placing of two things side by side