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Word List 3 Flashcards

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Insatiable greed for riches

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Avarice

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Odd or unnatural in shape , appearance or character

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Grotesque

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3
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Majestic

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Stately

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Deficient in respect (lacking respect )

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Irreverent

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Lavish;splendid or entailing great expense

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Sumptuous

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Not easing or slacking in severity

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Relentless

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Lacking in vigor or vitality

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Languid

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Extravagant; spending or giving freely

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Profuse

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Fearless ; bold

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Dauntless

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Inspiring admiration ; venerable (commanding respect)

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August

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Obstruct or hinder

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Impede

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12
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Lacking in variety

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Monotonous

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13
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To face boldly ;shameless

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Brazen

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Perturb ;to throw into disorder

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Disconcert

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Dizzy , light hearted

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Giddy

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Calm , quiet or composed

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Sedate

17
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To take great pleasure or delight

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Revel

18
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Done maliciously ;without regard for what is right

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Wanton

19
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Orderliness ;dignified in behavior , speech and dress

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Decorum

20
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Countenance or appearance

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Visage

21
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A close and searching look ; a minute inquiry

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Scrutiny

22
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Moving with great force

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Impetuous

23
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Reasons to account for something

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Rationale

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Extraordinary in size or degree

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Colossal

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Not obligating oneself to a particular view or course

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Noncommittal

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