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20 Cards in this Set
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ebullient
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over-flowing with enthusiasm
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acerbic
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sharp tempered
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volatile
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tending to vary frequently
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bellicose
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aggressive
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mollify
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to soothe
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ravine
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deep, narrow gorge
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alacrity
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speed (also: cheerful willingness)
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query
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question
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impassive
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showing no emotion
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appease
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to calm; pacify
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pedagogical
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related to teaching
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eclectic
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selecting from various sources
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scrupulous
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very thorough
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scathing
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very severe or harsh
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assessment
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appraisal
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renaissance
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the humanistic revival of classical art and learning that occurred in 14-16th century Europe. (renaissance: rebirth, revival, note. "Renaissance man" - a man with diverse interests)
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perspective
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point of view
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savant
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learned person
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reclusive
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seeking seclusion
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pique
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to arouse
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