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Card A 751-775

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adj. sullen and rude surly
n. the art of public speaking, with attention to delivery elocution
v. to copy closely, esp. with intent to ridicule mimic
v. to cut or bite the ends off; to trim crop
n. a sudden feeling of sickness; an uneasy feeling about the moral rightness of an action qualm
n. a command; an order mandate
adj. difficult to understand abstruse
adj. occurring in irregular outbursts; occurring in spurts fitful
n. excessive pride hubris
n. the outlook for the future; a view, esp. of scenery prospect
adj. kind; compassionate humane
n. a final demand or statement of terms ultimatum
n. concord; trustful relationship; harmony rapport
adj. open; not hidden overt
v. to talk badly of something or someone; adj. harmful malign
n. an overwhelming defeat or failure debacle
adj. using excessively fancy or pompous words grandiloquent
n. great misery or distress tribulation
n. new word or phrase neologism
adj. interfering; trying to give unwanted advice officious
adv. away from the correct course; wrong; deviant awry
v. to consult; to present as a gift or honor confer
n. fame or importance based on reputation or achievements prestige
adj. showing offensive satisfaction with oneself smug
v. to handle (for example a tool); to exert (for example power) wield
Created by: mei
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