2022 Flashcards

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Apothesis

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the perfect form or example of something

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Standing

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Not flowing:
A continuing in existence or use indefinitely
B remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period

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Eternity

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having infinite duration

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Fled

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The past tense of flee:to run away often from danger or evil

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Yawing

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To swerve off course momentarily or temporarily

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Ephemeral

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lasting a very short time

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Stolid

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Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

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8
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Khef

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The water of life (steven king word)

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Adaptable (steven king)

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Being the thirsty without the urge to drink; in otherwords, accepting the situation but responding in a way that benifets you long term in the environment.

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Philistine

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:a person who is guided by materialism and is usually disdainful of intellectual or artistic values

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Hardpan

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a cemented or compacted and often clayey layer in soil that is impenetrable by roots

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idiographic

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An image case study: relating to or dealing with something concrete, individual, or unique

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13
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purgatorial

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Serving to purify of sin

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trib·u·tar·y

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a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.

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triv·i·al·i·ty

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lack of seriousness or importance; insignificance

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soft·heart·ed

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ind and compassionate

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sar·don·ic

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grimly mocking or cynical.

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haunch

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a buttock and thigh considered together, in a human or animal.

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A spill

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a thin strip of wood or paper used for lighting a fire, candle, pipe, etc

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sa·tyr

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GREEK MYTHOLOGY

one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art they were represented as a man with a horse’s ears and tail, but in Roman representations as a man with a goat’s ears, tail, legs, and horns.

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hos·tler

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a man employed to look after the horses of people staying at an inn.

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trans·mog·ri·fy

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transform in a surprising or magical manner

23
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Cravat

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The cravat is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow tie, originating from a style worn by members of the 17th century military unit known as the Croats