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12 Cards in this Set
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angst
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(noun) anxiety or apprehension accompanied by depression
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mettle
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(noun) courage, spirit, high quality of character
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bourgeoisie
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(noun) middle class
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détente
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(noun) reduced political tension between rivals
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précis
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(noun) concise summary of literature
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dregs
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(noun) sediments, the bottom, least desirable portions
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domicile
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(noun) residence
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chagrin
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(noun) mental discomfort due to embarrassment
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nadir
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(noun) lowest point, opposite of zenith
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ethereal
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(adj.) enchanting, delicate, celestial, misty, heavenly
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sordid
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(adj.) morally degraded in reference to behavior
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myopic
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(adj.) looking at close situation, not the future or "big picture"
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