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Details Title: Vocabulary Words 8/24 Description: MMM...WORDS!!! Total Flash Cards: 18 Created: 08/23/2004 14:48:29	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term BLUDGEON Definition a short heavy, thick club that has one end larger than the other Term HISTRIONIC Definition overly dramatic, theatrical Term ARDUOUS Definition hard, difficult, tiresome Term REMINISCE Definition the act or practice of recalling the past Term PORCINE Definition reminiscent of or pertaining to a pig; resembling a pig Term LASSITUDE Definition listlessness; torpor, weariness Term COTERIE Definition a circle of close associates or friends Term BALLISTICS Definition the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles Term AMBIENCE Definition mood, feeling,; general atmosphere Term GIRTH Definition the distance around something; to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal Term ASKEW Definition to one side; crooked; awry; a sidelong look of contempt Term CUBISM Definition a style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms Term CRANNY Definition a small opening as on a wall or rock face Term ENRAGE Definition to put on a rage; infuriate, anger Term PROPULSIVE Definition the act or process of propelling; a propelling force Term DORMANT Definition asleep or inactive Term OPPORTUNE Definition occuring or coming at a good time Term DULCET Definition melodious, soft, soothing