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All 22 terms

TermDefinition
abjectmiserable
beseechto plead, beg
chagrinshame or embarrassment
desistto stop doing something
effronteryboldness
flounderto falter
gauntthin
harrowingextremely distressing
impeccableflawless
jettisonto cast off cargo
keynotemain idea of a program
lacerationa cut or wound
nefariousevil, vicious
obtusedull, unclear
procureto obtain, to get
qualifyto modify, limit
refurbishto renovate
satiateto satisfy
temperanceself-control moderation
usurpto seize or replace by force
vagranta poor, homeless person
wryamusing, ironic

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Creator mgreten
Created April 24, 2008
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  1. effrontery boldness - 26 misses
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