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19 Cards in this Set
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Unprecidented |
New and unusual, not seen before |
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Turbulent |
Characterized by unrest, disorder, or insubordination |
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Currency |
General acceptance or use |
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Agency |
The state of being in action or exerting power |
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Onset |
The beginning or early stages |
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Consciousness |
An alert cognitive state in which a person is aware of him/herself |
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Optimistic |
Expecting the best in this best of all possible words. |
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Exotic |
Foreign |
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Swanky |
Fashionable and elegant |
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Prominence |
The state of being widely known or eminent |
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Ostentatious |
Showy, intended to attract attention and impress others. |
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Scrutiny |
To examine something closely |
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Dignified |
Formal or stately in manner or appearance |
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Elaborate |
Complex and richly detailed |
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Croon |
To sing or speak in a low voice or hum |
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Vernacular |
The language or way of speaking of people in a certain country or region |
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Folklorist |
Basically, an anthropologist who tells stories |
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Mood |
Feelings, emotions, vibes |
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Grievance |
Formal complaint |
