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15 Cards in this Set
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mentor |
a guide; a guru; an adviser; a master |
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odyssey |
a series of wanderings; an extended journey of life-changing experiences; |
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nymph |
a graceful young woman; a fairy; a spirit; a maiden |
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libation |
a serving of an alcoholic beverage in honor of a deity; a pouring out of wine in honor of a deity |
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rend |
to split; to rip; to tear apart; to divide |
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muse |
the power regarded as inspiring an actor, poet, writer, etc.; any goddess governing over a particular art |
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entreat |
to implore; to beg; to beseech; to ask a person earnestly |
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sagacious |
shrewd; having wisdom; sensible; perceptive |
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wile |
trickery; cunning; |
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valiant |
heroic; courageous |
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scion |
a child; offshoot |
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harrow |
to hurt; to wound; to distress; to torment |
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sycophant |
a parasite; an excessive, obnoxious flatterer; toady; one who fawns |
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assuage |
To calm; to soothe; to comfort; to pacify; to alleviate |
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circumspect |
Discreet; cautious; prudent; watchful |
