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20 Cards in this Set
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protean
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readily taking on different shapes and forms
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tantalize
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to tease or torment as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
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narcisstic
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attitude in which one dwells upon his own self or attainments (self-love)
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neptunium
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radioactive metallic chemical element; by product of Plutonium
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uranography
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science dealing with the description of the heavens and the celestial bodies
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nemesis
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one that inflicts retribution or vengeance
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terpsichorean
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related to dancing
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oracular
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resembling someone through whom gods speak in wisdom, solemnity, or obscurity
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plutocracy
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government by the wealthy
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somnolent
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drowsy; sleepy
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Oedipus Complex
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sexual attraction of a child towards the parent of the opposite sex that may be a source of adult personality disorder if left unresolved
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trident
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long, three-pronged spear
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psyche
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the soul or spirit as distinguished from the body
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stygian
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infernal; gloomy
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vulcanization
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process in which gives greater strength, resistance, or clarity
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saturnine
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morose and sardonic (scornfully mocking)
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nectar
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a delicious drink or sweet liquid secreted by plants used as a raw material for honey
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titantic
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vast in size, force, or power
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procrustean
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marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances
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zephyr
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west wind; gentle breeze; light, soft fabric
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