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17 Cards in this Set
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agegis
noun |
1. Classical Mythology. the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.
2. protection; support: under the imperial aegis. 3. sponsorship shield sword Gk aigís |
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budget
noun |
1. an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
2. a plan of operations based on such an estimate. 3. an itemized allotment of funds, time, etc., for a given period. calculate decipher L bulga |
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caries
noun (plural) |
1. decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
mountain cavity L cariés |
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chronicle
noun/verb |
–noun 1. a chronological record of events; a history.
–verb (used with object) 2. to record in or as in a chronicle. report hide Gk chroniká |
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deem
verb - (used with and without object) |
–verb (used without object) 1. to form or have an opinion; judge; think.
–verb (used with object) 2. to hold as an opinion; think; regard. believe disbelieve OHG tuomen |
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dialogue
noun |
1. conversation between two or more persons.
2. the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc. 3. an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, esp. a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement. chat monologue Gk diálogos |
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engrave
verb - (used with object) |
1. to chase (letters, designs, etc.) on a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or the end grain of wood.
2. to print from such a surface. 3. to mark or ornament with incised letters, designs, etc. carve uncarved MF engraver |
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ewer
noun |
1. a pitcher with a wide spout.
2. Decorative Art. a vessel having a spout and a handle, esp. a tall, slender vessel with a base. pitcher bottle L aquārius |
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fabulous
adjective |
1. almost impossible to believe; incredible.
2. Informal. exceptionally good or unusual; marvelous; superb. 3. told about in fables; purely imaginary. fictional normal L fābulōsus |
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gig
noun |
1. a light, two-wheeled one-horse carriage.
2. Nautical. a. a light boat rowed with four, six, or eight long oars. b. a boat reserved for the use of the captain of a ship. 3. something that whirls. engagement disengagement ME gigge |
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historic
adjective |
1. well-known or important in history.
memorable unimportant Gk historikós |
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hypothetical
adjective |
1. assumed by hypothesis; supposed.
2. of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis. 3. given to making hypotheses. abstract actual Gk hypothetik(ós) |
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lucre
noun |
1. monetary reward or gain; money.
cash charge L lucrum |
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odorous
adjective |
1. Having a distinctive odor.
smelly odorless L odōrus |
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rarity
noun (plural) |
1. something rare, unusual, or uncommon.
2. something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious. 3. the state or quality of being rare. rare common L rāritās |
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sinister
adjective |
1. threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous.
2. bad, evil, base, or wicked; fell. 3. unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable. evil good L: on the left hand or side, hence unfavorable, injurious |
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triad
noun |
1. A group of three.
2. Music. A chord of three tones, especially one built on a given root tone plus a major or minor third and a perfect fifth. 3. A section of a Pindaric ode consisting of the strophe, antistrophe, and epode. three one Gk triás |
