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26 Cards in this Set
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microcosm |
small universe or little world |
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warring |
fighting |
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expunge |
remove completely |
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condescend |
to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily |
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dichotomy |
2 part division |
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psychosis |
severe mental disorder |
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circumvent |
get around |
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profound |
deep meaning; thorough or intense |
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valediction |
farewell speech |
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xenophobia |
fear of foreigners |
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egotism |
an inflated sense of self-worth |
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oncology |
the study of tumors |
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superfluous |
more than is needed; excessive |
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subterranean |
existing or done under the earth's surface; below ground |
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inconspicuous |
does not attract attention |
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incredulous |
doubtful; showing unbelief or suspicion |
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misnomer |
an incorrect name; an error or naming a person or thing |
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regression |
a return to a former or less developed state; relapse |
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redundant |
being in excess; unnecessary |
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disgruntle |
make someone angry; annoy |
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deduce |
arrive at a fact by reasoning; to figure out |
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nonchalant |
unexcited; careless and unconcerned |
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overindulge |
to excessively satisfy or gratify |
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inalienable |
unable to be transferred to another; basic or natural |
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endeavor |
effort; attempt to achieve something |
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noncompliance |
failure to obey; refusal to comply |
