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15 Cards in this Set
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naive
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adj: showing or characterized by a lack of sophistication and critical judgement; gullable
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dearth
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noun: a scarce supply; a lack
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ultimatum
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noun: a statement, especially in diplomatic negotiations, that express or implies the threat of serious penalties if the terms aren't accepted
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deter
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verb: to prevent or discourage from acting, as by means of fear
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carpe diem
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noun: used as an admonition to seeze the plesures of the moment without concern for the future
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pedagogy
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moun: the art or profession of teaching
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nemesis
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noun: an opponent that can't be beaten or overcome
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pertinent
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adj: having logical precise relevance to the matter at hand
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orthodox
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adj: adhearing to the accepted or traditional and established way
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peril
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noun: something that endangers or involves risks
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pilfer
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verb: to steal (a small amount or item)
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postmortem
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adj: occuring or done after death
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irrevocable
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adj: impossible to retract or revoke
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benefactor
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noun: one that gives aid (especially finacially)
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benevolent
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adj: of, concerned with, or organized for the benefit of charity
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