bro what Flashcards

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Catharsis

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the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music.

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Roil

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to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
to disturb or disquiet; irritate; vex:
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Intrinsically

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by nature; as a necessary or inseparable element or quality:

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Discrepancy

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the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency:

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Expedition

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an excursion, journey, or voyage made for some specific purpose, as of war or exploration.

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Blunder

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a gross, stupid, or careless mistake:

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Calamity

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a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury

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Anguish

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excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain

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Triumph

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the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest
a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory

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Descend

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to go or pass from a higher to a lower place; move or come down

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Altitude

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the height of anything above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth
extent or distance upward; height

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Summit

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the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex

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Devastate

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to lay waste; render desolate

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Corroborate

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to make more certain; confirm

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Aftermath

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something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence

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