The Lady, or the Tiger? Vocab – Flashcards
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florid
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adj. elaborately decorated. synonym: extravagant
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untrammeled
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adj. not limited or restricted. synonym: independent
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exuberant
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adj. unrestrained or elaborate in style. synonym: grand
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genial
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adj. warmly pleasant and cheerful. synonym: amiable
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semified
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v. to become partially something after being fully something. synonym: partial
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rhapsodies
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n. Excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech. synonym: bliss
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impartial
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adj. Not partial or biased; unprejudiced. synonym: fair
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emanated
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v. To come or send forth, as from a source. synonym: emerge
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ingrafted
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v. to plant firmly. synonym: insert
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aforementioned
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adj. mentioned previously. synonym: aforesaid
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procured
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v. to get possession of. synonym: obtain
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doleful
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adj. expressing grief. synonym: distressed
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wended
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v. to direct one's course. synonym: travel
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dire
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adj. dismal or oppressive. synonym: critical
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retribution
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n. the dispensing or receiving of a reward. synonym: reward
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epithalamic
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adj. a song or poem in honor of a bride or bridegroom. synonym: marital
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solemnized
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v. to perform with pomp or ceremony. synonym: officiate
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tribunal
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n. a court or forum of justice. synonym: commitee
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fervent
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adj. marked by great intensity of feeling. synonym: eager
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imperious
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adj. marked by arrogant assurance. synonym: assertive
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ardor
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n. vigor or energy, intensity. synonym: devotion
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aesthetic
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adj. pleasing in appearance. synonym: attractive
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thronged
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v. to crowd upon. synonym: swarmed
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moiety
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n. one of two equal parts. synonym: portion
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fervid
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adj. very hot, burning. synonym: fervent
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parapet
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n. low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform. synonym: barrier
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reveries
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n. the condition of being lost in thought. synonym: daydream
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rapturous
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adj. being carried away by overwhelming emotion. synonym: elated
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futurity
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n. time to come. synonym: destiny
