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100 Cards in this Set
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Microcosm |
A miniature universe (n) |
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Anthology |
A collection (n) |
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Distill |
To extract, purify (v) |
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Contemporary |
Of the same/ present time (adj) |
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Perennial |
long- lasting (adj) |
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Vitality |
Liveliness, the power to live (n) |
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Vignette |
A small, literary picture (n) |
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Chasm |
A gap (n) |
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Subtle |
Non - obvious (adj) |
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Assurance |
A guarantee (n) |
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Venture |
To express at risk (v) |
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Retort |
To answer (v) |
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Stoic |
Calm (adj) |
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Incongruous |
Inappropriate (adj) |
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Meticulous |
Careful (adj) |
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Nostalgia |
A longing for the past (n) |
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Austere |
Very plain and simple (adj) |
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Conspire |
To plot/plan together (v) |
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Muse |
To think/ponder (v) |
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Writhe |
To cringe/squirm (v) |
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Myriad |
Many (adj) |
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Silhouette |
Outline (n) |
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Titanic |
Huge (adj) |
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Psychopathic |
Crazy (adj) |
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Assail |
To attack (v) |
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Trite |
Stale (adj) |
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Skeptical |
Doubting (adj) |
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Adroit |
Skillful (adj) |
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Dilate |
To enlarge (v) |
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Conviction |
Strong belief (n) |
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Serene |
Calm (adj) |
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Reputed |
Alleged (adj) |
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Procure |
To obtain (v) |
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Chronicle |
Record (n) |
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Ecstatic |
Very happy (adj) |
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Ostentatious |
Showy (adj) |
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Pervasive |
Spreading (adj) |
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Synchronize |
To time together (v) |
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Inception |
Beginning (n) |
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Emanate |
To emerge (v) |
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Valiant |
Brave (adj) |
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Nocturnal |
Nightly (adj) |
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Vigorous |
Strong (adj) |
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Meager |
Little (adj) |
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Integrity |
Honor (n) |
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Reverence |
Respect (n) |
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Infinitesimal |
Tiny (adj) |
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Surveillance |
Watch (n) |
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Contrary |
Opposed (adj) |
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Impotence |
Weakness (n) |
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Discreet |
Cautious (adj) |
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Frivolous |
Silly (adj) |
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Allusion |
Reference (n) |
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Metaphor |
Comparison (n) |
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Preposterous |
Crazy (adj) |
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Undermine |
To weaken (v) |
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Infallibility |
Perfection (n) |
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Delusion |
False idea (n) |
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Implore |
To beg (v) |
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Commence |
To begin (v) |
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Antagonist |
The rival (n) |
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Belligerent |
Hostile (adj) |
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Minute |
Tiny (adj) |
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Neophyte |
Beginner (n) |
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Auspicious |
Favorable (adj) |
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Replenish |
Replace (v) |
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Prolific |
Abundant (adj) |
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Zenith |
The peak (n) |
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Genial |
Happy (adj) |
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Aesthetic |
Artistic (adj) |
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Apprehension |
Fear (n) |
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Poignant |
Emotional (adj) |
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Obstinate |
Stubborn (adj) |
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Homage |
Respect (n) |
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Intriguing |
Exciting (adj) |
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Morose |
Sad (adj) |
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Amiable |
Friendly (adj) |
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Zest |
Hearty enjoyment (n) |
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Sinister |
Evil (adj) |
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Compliance |
Agreement (n) |
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Tangible |
Touchable (adj) |
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Reiterate |
Repeat (v) |
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Imperative |
Important (adj) |
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Apathetically |
Indifferently (adverb) |
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Allegiance |
Loyalty (n) |
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Placid |
Calm (adj) |
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Ravenous |
Hungry (adj) |
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Remorse |
Sadness (n) |
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Raze |
To demolish (v) |
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Intermittent |
Periodic (adj) |
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Zealous |
Over enthusiastic (adj) |
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Spry |
Lively (adj) |
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Lacerate |
Cut (v) |
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Consent |
To agree (v) |
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Scorn |
Anger (n) |
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Profanity |
Cursing (n) |
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Furtive |
Hidden (adj) |
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Legerdemain |
Hand trickery (n) |
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Lethargy |
Laziness (n) |
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Germane |
Relevant (adj) |
