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10 Cards in this Set
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alma mater |
the school from which one graduates; literally nurturing mother |
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femme fatale |
an irresistibly attractive woman, especially one who leads men into difficult, dangerous, or disastrous situations; literally fatal women |
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esprit de corps |
a feeling of pride, fellowship, and a common loyalty shared by the members of a particular group; team spirit |
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verbatim |
word for word |
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e pluribus unum |
one out of many motto of the us |
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beset |
to harass or to surround |
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bludgeon |
to hit or attack or a thick club with one side bigger |
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chide |
to scold or to voice disapproval |
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engulf |
to surround or enclose completely |
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proficient |
skillful to be very good at something |