Word List 4-7-8 Flashcards by Elizabeth Ulicny | Brainscape

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lacking in shape

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amorphous

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purging of pent-up emotions

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catharsis

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put off; prevent

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deter

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make faster

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expedite

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putting in prison

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incarceration

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plots and plans

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machinations

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worked up; in an emotional state

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overwrought

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famous; outstanding

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preeminent

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mocking

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sardonic

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undiluted; total

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unalloyed

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medicine to combat pain

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analgesic

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type of private political meeting

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caucus

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worsen; decline

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deteriorate

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clear explanation

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exposition

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without stopping

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incessant

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whirlpool; storm in the ocean

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maelstrom

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good to eat; agreeable

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palatable

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right or priviledge

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prerogative

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person with knowledge

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savant

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oily; using excessive flattery

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unctuous