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19 Cards in this Set
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synthesis
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(n) a combination of separate things to make a coherent whole
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antithesis
(ann-TITH-i-sis) S8 |
(n) the opposite of something
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paragon
(para-GON) S8 |
(n) a model of perfection
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attributes
(AT-tri-BUTES) S8 |
(n) qualities
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criteria
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(n) standards used in evaluation (singular = CRITERION)
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amiable
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(adj) friendly; likable
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surmise
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(v) to make an educated guess
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pulchritude
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(n) beauty (in a person)
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skewed
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(adj) distorted in meaning or shape
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acme
(AK-me .... NOT aca-me) S8 |
(n) the highest point; pinnacle
Acme is is the highest point and nadir is the opposite, the lowest point. |
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titan
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(n) a person of great stature or achievement; mythological giants
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obscure
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(adj) not easily understood (also: dark; imdistinct; not well known)
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conform
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(v) to be in agreement; to match the shape of something
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scenario
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(n) a possible situation or chain of events (also: outline or plot of a literary work)
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discourse
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(n) formal lengthy discussion (also: a conversation or verbal expression)
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concensus
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(n) a state of general agreement
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immersed
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(v) deeply involved; absorbed; completely and closely enclosed or enveloped by something
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ponder
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(v) to think deeply
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acumen
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(n) keenness of insight
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