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20 Cards in this Set
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absence
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n. not being present, time away
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academic
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adj. related to school, especially university
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approximately
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adv. close but not exactly
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bear
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v. to carry, have responsibility for
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commensurate
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adj. similar in size or amount
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devote
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v. to give, commit
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dire
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adj. very serious or extreme, very bad
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discrepancy
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n. difference between two things that should be the same
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equality
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n. being the same, having the same rights and opportunities
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frustration
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n. lack of satisfaction, inability to reach goals
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funding
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n. financial support
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guidance
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n. advice, assistance
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inordinate
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adj. more than is reasonable
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invaluable
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adj. very valuable, extremely useful
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mentor
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n. a person who gives help and advice
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persist
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v. to continue
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pressure
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n. demands, responsibility
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progress
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v. to move forward
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struggle
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v. to fight
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validate
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v. to confirm, make a person feel valued
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