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All 27 terms

TermDefinition
consummation(n)-the ultimate end
inanely(adv)-foolishly, stupidly
contrite(adj)- deeply sorry for having behaved wrongly
gild(v)- to make golden
florid(adj)- elaborate, fancy
dispatchv- to send something to a place
temporaladj- enduring for a time only
credulousadj- believing, trusitng
credibletrustworthy
hyperbolegross exaggeration for effect
querulouscomplaining
libela published false statement that is damaging to a persons rep
impertinentshowing a bold or rude lack of respect, especially toa superior
brazenshameless or impudent
effetehaving lost character, vitality, or strength
callousbeing hardended or thickened
starksheer,utter,downright
traipsingwalking aimlessly or idly
roguishlyunscrupulously
awryin a turned or twisted position or direction
implacablenot to be appeased, mollified, or pacified
emissaryan agent or rep sent on a particular mission
masticateto chew
ineluctablyinescapable
pinionto restrain or immobilize (esp by tying arms)
archetypea typical specimen
menageriea collection of animals;zoo

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Creator nms2214
Created May 11, 2008
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  1. ineluctably inescapable - 6 misses
  2. roguishly unscrupulously - 4 misses
  3. florid (adj)- elaborate, fancy - 3 misses
  4. implacable not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified - 2 misses
  5. querulous complaining - 2 misses
  6. emissary an agent or rep sent on a particular mission - 1 miss
  7. credulous adj- believing, trusitng - 1 miss