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All 22 terms

TermDefinition
adageWise Saying
reviledto speak abusively.
vitriolicof a substance, especially a strong acid, bitter, sarcastic
exploituse or manipulate to one's advantage
irateextremely angry
opinedto hold or express an opinion
perpetuitytime without end; an eternity
infamoushaving a bad reputation
maniacalraging mad; insane
endearTo cause to be loved.
pneumaticfilled with air
tenacitypersistent determination
transgressionsviolations of law
debaclea sudden and violent collapse
insufficientnot enough
ubiquitousbeing present everywhere at once
shrewdsharp in business and practical affairs; cunning
taintedtouched by rot or decay
acquiredobtained
retributionthe act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
ignominious(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
paltrycontemptibly small in amount

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Terms 22
Creator pvenglishteach
Created October 7, 2009
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Subject english
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  1. perpetuity time without end; an eternity - 20 misses
  2. reviled to speak abusively. - 19 misses
  3. tenacity persistent determination - 19 misses
  4. ignominious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame - 17 misses
  5. ubiquitous being present everywhere at once - 12 misses
  6. retribution the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life - 11 misses
  7. exploit use or manipulate to one's advantage - 9 misses