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25 Cards in this Set
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character
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One of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual
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epistolary novel
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Novel written in the form of a series of letters.
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omnipotent
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Having unlimited authority or influence.
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serenity
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The quality or state of being calm.
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affability
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Characterized by ease and friendliness.
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abyss
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A bottomless pit.
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complacency
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Self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
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despicable
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Deserving to be despised or rejected.
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enterprise
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a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky.
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fortitude
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Strength.
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inarticulate
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Incapable of being expressed by speech.
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melancholy
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Causing or tending to cause sadness or depression of mind or spirit.
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obliterate
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To remove from existence.
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pensive
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Suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.
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peruse
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Study, examine carefully.
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resigned
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Quit
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sublime
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Supreme
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trifling
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Lacking in significance.
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vehement
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Powerful.
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wantonly
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Hard to control.
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allusion
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An implied or indirect reference.
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archetype
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Prototype
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indefatigable
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Incapable of being fatigued.
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immutable
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Not capable of or susceptible to change.
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purloined
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Steal.
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