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13 Cards in this Set
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Estymology |
A branch of inquistics that specializes in digging up the origins of words |
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Draconian |
Law measure or rule of authority that is notaboly harsh or cruel |
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Ostracism |
The exclusion of someone from the favor or fellowship of a group |
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Laconic |
Direct and to the point |
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Spartan |
Plain life without luxuries |
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Meander |
To wander aimlessly |
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Iridescent |
A rainbow like display of colors |
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Herculean |
Very difficult and requires great strength |
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Tantalize |
To tease or entice (usually by making something attractive so it is impossible to resist) |
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Cynic |
Someone who distrusts human actions, believing that even good deede are motivated by self interest |
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Stoic |
Someone who is indifferent to pain or pleasure |
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Hedonist |
A way of life devoted to the pursuit of physical pleasure |
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Eclectic |
To select what appears to be best fro diverse sources systerms and styles |