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15 Cards in this Set
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altercation (n)
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a noisy quarrel
altercate (v) |
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Altruism (n)
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concern 4 the welfare of others; unselfishness
altruistic (adj) |
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Ephemeral (adj)
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lasting for a short time; transitory; not everlasting
ephemera (n.pl) |
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Epitaph (n)
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an inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there; a brief summary of the dead one's life.
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Epitome (n)
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a typical representation of something; a person who embodies a quality
epitomize (v) |
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Eponymous (adj)
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referring to name of a person, a mythical being, or a literary figure associated w/something or to a word incorporating the name of such person.
Earl of Sandwich Eponym (n) Eponymy (n) |
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Paradigm (n)
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an ex.serving to illustrate a point/pattern/concept.
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Paradox (n)
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a statement tht seems contradictory but contains a truth of valid deduction.
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Paragon (n)
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a model of excellence or perfection.
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Parameter (n)
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In math:-a constant tht has variable values and is used to determine other variables
a factor tht determines a range of variation; a boundary Parametric (adj) |
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Peripatetic (adj)
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walking or traveling about.
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Peripheral (adj)
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relating to the boundaries of an area
Of minor importance Periphey (n) |
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Anathema (n)
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a person or thing detested and shunned.
a curse; esp a formal church ban or excommunication anathematize (v) anathematic (adj) |
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Antithesis (n)
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an exact opposite: a complete contrast
a rehtorical form juxtaposing, contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure. |
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Epithet (n)
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a word or phrase used (+)(-)that characterizes or describes a person or a thing, added to or placing a name.
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