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16 Cards in this Set
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Theme |
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. |
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Anecdote |
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. |
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Elicit |
evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions. |
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Norm |
norms : standards of proper or acceptable behavior. the norm : an average level of development or achievement. the norm : something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected. |
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Nostalgia |
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. |
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Subservient |
prepared to obey others unquestioningly. |
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Choreograph |
compose the sequence of steps and moves for (a performance of dance or ice skating). |
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Fluctuation |
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. |
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Precocious |
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual. |
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Preference |
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others. |
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Vigor |
physical strength and good health. |
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Defer |
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. |
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Impose |
force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. |
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Jeopardize |
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. |
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Resonant |
of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. |
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Innate |
inborn; natural. |
