Monday- January 20, 2020 Flashcards
1
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posthumous
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following or happening after one’s death
2
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postmodern
A
traditional
3
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postmortem
A
occurring after death
4
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calypso
A
a folk song of west Indian origin
5
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odyssey
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a spiritual journey or quest
6
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palladium
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a precious, silver-white metal
7
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Penelope
A
a modest domestic wife
8
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procrustean
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ruthlessly disregarded individual differences or special circumstances
9
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protean
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displaying great versatility or variety
10
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sibyl
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a female-prophet or fortune teller
11
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siren
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a woman who tempts men with bewitching sweetness
12
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mal
A
bad
13
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malevolent
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having or showing intense ill will or hatred
14
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malicious
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desiring to cause pain, distress, or injury to another
15
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malign
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to make harsh and often false or misleading statements about
