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24 Cards in this Set
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kaleidoscope
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a tube-shaped instrument that is rotated to produce symmetrical designs by means of reflecting mirrors; a series of changing events or situations
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acquisition
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the act of getting or gaining something
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analysis
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the act of studying and thinking about something to find meaning
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novella
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a small novel; a piece of literature which is longer that a short story but shorter than a novel
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pertinent
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relevant; belonging
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disqualified
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not allowed to be considered
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alternative
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a choice or action which is not the traditional or normal choice; different
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alluded
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referred
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pauper
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a poor person; a peasant
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chronicles
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records of events; historical lists
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eclipse
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a dimming or cutting off of light; a darkening or fading of importance or reputation
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potential
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ability for growth or development which has yet to occur
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appropriate
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fitting; suitable
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genre
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a division (poetry, drama, composition, debate, creative writing, etc.)
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external
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outer
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optimistic
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an outlook which expects a positive and favorable outcome
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pessimistic
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an outlook which expects a negative and unpleasant outcome
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offset
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something that balances or counteracts something else
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concept
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an idea
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sufficient
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enough; adequate (antonym: insufficient)
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misconception
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an incorrect or "wrong" idea
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textual
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based on the text (i.e. the words in a book)
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critique
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an evaluation made by the reader or audience
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evaluate
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to determine something's value...is it "good" or not, and why
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