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30 Cards in this Set
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Catharsis
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(n) purification that brings emotional relief or renewal
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foible
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(n) minor character flaw
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serendipity
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(n) finding something unexpected; good fortune
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sagaity
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(n) having keen judgment
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halcyon
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(adj.) calm, peaceful, happy, prosperous, wealthy (anything good)
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accolade
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(n) award or praise
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segue
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transition from one thing to another
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mnemonics
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(n) the process or technique of improving or developing the memory
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pedestrian
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(adj.) average, common, uninspired
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mentor
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a wise and trusted counselor or teacher OR
an influential senior sponsor or supporter |
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prosaic
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(adj.) common, ordinary
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deleterious
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harmful
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prevaricate
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to lie or fib
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fortuitous
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lucky
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herculean
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difficult task
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accost
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(v) approach, speak to agressively
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blithe
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(adj.) cheerful
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kith and kin
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(n) friends and family
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nepotism
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(n) favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics
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usurp
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to sieze power
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vainglorious
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boastful
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mercurial
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changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic OR animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.
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dilettante
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(n) dabbler
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bucolic
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(adj.) country life
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paragon
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(n) a model of excellence or perfection
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paucity
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(n) scarcity, dearth
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Gordian knot
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(n) extremely confusing or perplexing; puzzle/predicament
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zephyr
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(n.) mild breeze
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exacerbate
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(v.) to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate.
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pensive
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(adj.) thoughtful
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