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Term Definition
Amity A state of friendship and cordiality
castigate Inflict severe punishment on
catharsis letting out pent up emotions
destitution A state without friends or money or prospects
expedient A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
incantation A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect.
luscious Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
lynch Kill without legal sanction.
oust Remove and replace
overt Open and observable; not secret or hidden
predecessor One who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office).
predicament A situation that is difficult orunpleasant or trying
sanguine Confidently optimistic and cheerful
tyro a novice or beginner
ubiquitous Being present everywhere at once

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Terms 15
Creator Fischetti
Created April 26, 2008
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Tag sat
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  1. catharsis → letting out pent up emotions - 2 misses
  2. Amity → A state of friendship and cordiality - 1 miss
  3. castigate → Inflict severe punishment on - 1 miss
  4. destitution → A state without friends or money or prospects - 1 miss
  5. expedient → A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one - 1 miss
  6. oust → Remove and replace - 1 miss
  7. overt → Open and observable; not secret or hidden - 1 miss