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All 39 terms

TermDefinition
AdmonitionN: a warning
BardsN. Poets
MuseN. genius characteristic of a poet
OraclesN. Divine communications or revelations
PiquancyN. Liveliness
nonchalanceN.lack of concern
eclatN. elaborate display
constitutionn: condition of mind
titularadj, pertaining to title
Ephemeraladj: lasting a short time
CapitulateV. to surrender unconditionally
Meanadj: inferior in grade or quality
ExpediencyN a regard for what is advantageous in politics, not what is right
MortifyV: to subjugate the body by abstinence, or self inflicted discipline
Prudentadj: judiciously wise or cautious
magnanimityN: generosity in forgiving an insult or injury
salliesN: outbursts or flights of passion
HomageN; Respect
AffrontV: to offend by a show of disrespect
InterloperN. Intruder
EquipageN. carriage with horses and attendants
Obsequiousadj. excessively compliant
Mendicantadj. adj. characteristic of a beggar
SycophantN. a servile flatterer
ParallaxN. the apparent displacement of an object due to the difference of two points of view
ApologueN,. a moral fable
PrateV. babble, chatter
DocilityN. submissiveness
Shrivenconfess one's sin's
Inlyadv. inwardly
timorousadj. fearful
Despondv. brood, lament, despair
Plasticadj. capable of being molded
DisapprobationN. disapproval
Venerableadj. worthy of respect
Encumberv. to impede or hinder
AmeliorationN. improvement
LaudationN. a tribute
Bivouacn. an encampment made with tents

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Creator austen91
Created October 18, 2008
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  1. Obsequious adj. excessively compliant - 28 misses
  2. Despond v. brood, lament, despair - 19 misses
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  5. Amelioration N. improvement - 14 misses
  6. Ephemeral adj: lasting a short time - 14 misses
  7. Disapprobation N. disapproval - 14 misses