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TermDefinition
superlativesurpassing all other; supreme, excellent
dolefulsad; gloomy
flounderto struggle to move
prevalentpowerful; dominant; widespread
sagacitywisdom
sublimeto elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor
tediousboring; dull
tremuloustrembling
myriadgreat numbers
incredulitydisbelief
cessationstopping
disconcerteddisturbed
homageshow of loyalty
expostulateto discuss or examine
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self respect; an insult; humiliating treatment
sublimeto render finer (as in purity or excellence)
superlativeexcessive; exaggerated

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Terms 17
Creator kellyreese
Created March 6, 2009
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Subject Tale of Two Cities
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