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danielprado on December 12, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aghast | (adj.) extremely and overwhelmed; shock |
| acerbic | harsh and bitter; sour flavor |
| ardent | characterized intense feeling; fierce |
| benevolent | good willed |
| brusque | rough; harsh, not lengthy |
| candid | honest/sincere; straight forward; direct |
| caustic | capable of burning or destroying; acidic |
| cavalier | disregard for others, not caring |
| condescending | lack of respect for people inferior |
| defamatory | slanderous, injurious to the reputation |
| defiant | boldly resisting opposition, rejecting |
| didactic | designed to teach |
| frivolous | insignificant or unimportant |
| irreverent | showing lack of respect or negative attitude towards religion |
| lighthearted | being content with what you have |
| nostalgic | having a longing for things in the past |
| rueful | expressing pain or sorrow |
| understated | emotions are underplayed |
| zealous | devoted or passionate |
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