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23 Cards in this Set
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chronic
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continuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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filigree
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decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver wire
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incumbent
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a person who holds a particular office or position
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interpolate
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to put (something) between other things or parts ; especially : to put (words) into a piece of writing or a conversation
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feckless
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having or resulting from a weak character or nature
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paradigm
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a model or pattern for something that may be copied
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proscenium
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stage in front of curtain
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asthenia
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lack or loss of strength
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contretemps
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: an unfortunate or embarrassing event, argument, or disagreement
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acrophobia
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fear of heights
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inamorta
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woman that a man loves
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exonerate
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free from blame;guilt
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effusion
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a flow of liquid or gas
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autonomy
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the quality or state of being self-governing
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potable
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drinkable
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subjacent
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under;beneath;below
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symposium
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a formal meeting at which experts discuss a particular topic
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vector
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an insect, animal, etc., that carries germs that cause disease
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anachronistic
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a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present
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germane
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relating to
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granite
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a very hard type of rock
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hyperbole
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exaggeration
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theism
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the belief that God exists or that many gods exist
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