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Homer's 7-8th c BC "Iliad" Pre-Face Flashcards

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1
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[Comparing two things with words “like” / “as”

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Similes

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[Existing in the same Age]

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Coeval

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[Mental weakness/Illness, commonly with age]

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Infirmity

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[Faithfulness, Accuracy]

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Fidelity

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[Deep Respect]

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Veneration

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[Imaginary line from North Pole to the South pole while mapping]

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Meridian

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[Majestic, Awe-Inspiring]

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Sublimity

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[Quality of being Impressive, Magnificent in appearance, scale or significance]

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Grandeur

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[Something that has a pleasant. harmonious sound]

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Melodious

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[Composing poetry/Turning prose into verse]

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Versification

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[Spoken language in it’s ordinary form, without rhyme or poetry]

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Prose

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[Single line of poetry, structured form with patterns, rhyme and rhythm]

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Verse

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[Begin, start something]

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Commence

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[Two-wheeled vehicle for pulling horses]

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Chariot

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[Quality of being very fast/quick]

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Rapidity

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[Intense anger/rage often with desire for vengeance]

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Wrath

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[Act of seeking revenge/punishment in response to a perceived wrong/injury.]

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Vengeance

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[Involve or require something as a necessary part or consequence]

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Entail

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[Highest point/peak, in terms of success, power]

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Zenith

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[Anything related to the sky or outer space]

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Celestial

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[Extremely large number or countless quantity of something]

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Myriad

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[Deep distress, sorrow or misfortune]

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Woes

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[Act of setting up camp/taking shelter usually in military to establish temporary location]

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Encamped

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[State of having lost someone close, typically due to death.]

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Bereavement

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[Include or surround something, containing wide range of things]

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Encompasses

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[Great courage, especially in the face of danger]

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Valor

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[Act of raising, nurturing something]

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Rearing

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[Extremely large in size, scope]

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Colossal

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[A Person one of distinction or importance, historical figure, celebrity]

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Personage

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[Notable or daring actions, involving courage or achievement]

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Exploits

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[Being Provided with a particular Quality/Talent/Gift, often a a natural characteristic]

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Endowed

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[Position of dominance, control, influence over others]

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Ascendency

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[To regard with extreme repulsion, disgust, hatred]

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Abhors

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[Introductory action/event]

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Prelude

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[High-ranking official/diplomat who represents their country in another nation]

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Ambassador

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[Official diplomatic missions/offices representing one country’s government in another]

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Embassies

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[To show or illustrate by example]

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Exemplify

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[Feelings, emotions/attitudes towards something expressed in words or behavior]

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Sentiments

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[Act of overseeing, managing or supervising a process, task.]

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Superintending

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[Formal for “in spite of” “despite”]

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Notwithstanding

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[Desire to irritate or offend someone]

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Spite

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[Regardless of some obstacle happening]

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Despite

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[Quality of being impulsive/rash]

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Impetuosity

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[Actions made hastily]

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Rash

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[Actions without careful thought, often implying urgency]

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Hastily

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[State of extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities]

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Destitute

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[Protective sheath or cover for a sword/dagger]

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Scabbard

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[Added to something already existing, sometimes unnecessary]

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Superadded

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[Ability to move quickly and easily, with grace and precision]

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Agility

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[Someone/Something that is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes]

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Mercurial

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[Referring to a person’s mood/personality in situations, emotional nature, traits]

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Temperament

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[As a result/From this time forward]

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Hence

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[Something that is briefly visible, fleeting and likely to disappear quickly]

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Evanescent

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[Protective care or guidance of a higher power]

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Providence

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[Highly regarded, distinguished in a particular field or profession]

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Eminent

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[Threat, something that causes harm]

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Menace

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[Strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else]

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Covetous

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[Someone who is Wise, Careful, Sensible]

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Prudent

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[Ability to speak/write in a fluent and persuasive way]

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Eloquence

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[Something that has never happened before]

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Unprecedented

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[Earlier event, decision serving as an example or guide for subsequent decisions]

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Precedent

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[Something that comes after/follows something else in time or order]

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Subsequent

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[Something/Someone who cannot be conquered, subdued or defeated]

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Indomitable

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[Something that is easily seen or noticed]

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Conspicuous

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[Behavior characterized by honor, courtesy and courage]

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Chivalrous

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[Polite behavior, respect, consideration towards others, Courteous]

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Courtesy

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[Someone Deeply religious]

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Pious

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[Deserving of great respect, admiration]

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Estimable

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[A Defensive Wall]

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Bulwark

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[Describe/Outline/Portray something with precision and clarity]

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Delineate

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[A Man who exhibits the characteristics/mannerisms like women]

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Effeminate

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[Feeling of regret or sorrow for having committed a wrongdoing/sin]

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Penitence

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[Someone/Something deserving of deep respect due to age/wisdom/character]

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Venerable

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[Home of the Olympian Gods [Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena]

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Olympus

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[Something large, swelling or flowing like a wave]

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Billow

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[Playful, lively or carefree movement often associated with jumping or skipping joyfully]

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Gambol

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[Highest point of something usually in context of mountains or high-level meetings]

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Summit

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[Small, secluded valley/hollow in the landscape surrounded by trees]

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Dell

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[Violent, intense storm]

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Tempest

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[Using a plow to prepare the ground for planting crops]

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Plowing

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[Process of planting seeds/spreading something]

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Sowing

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[The act of harvesting crops]

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Reaping

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[Process of separating the edible part of grain from the husk or straw]

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Threshing

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[Place where something is stored/Deposited for safekeeping]

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Depository

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[Punishment/Justice that is considered to be deserved]

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Retribution

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[Something extremely immoral/wicked/unjust, actions/behavior]

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Iniquitous

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[Period of great hardship/suffering]

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Tribulation

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[Expression of deep sorrow/grief/regret]

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Lamentations

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[Formal written request/appeal]

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Petition

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[The Greatest/Most Abundant in amount/size or extent. Something more than sufficient]

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Ample

91
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[Excessive pride/Admiration for one’s appearance/qualities/achievements]

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Vanity

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[Something of great beauty, excellence or grandeur]

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Sublime

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[Someone/something wearing chainmail armor]

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Mail-clad

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[Sharp, vibrating sound]

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Twang

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[Sound/Motion associated with something quickly moving through the air]

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Whizzing

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[A Decorative Band/Strip, typically near the top of a wall, often sculpted or painted images]

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Frieze

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[Act of reading or examining something carefully in detail]

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Perusal

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[Something that is plentiful/More than enough]

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Abundant

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[Lack of self-confidence or hesitation]

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Diffidence

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