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vocab 1 Flashcards

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Nemesis

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Formidable rival

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Elegy

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A poem or piece of writing that mourns the death of a person or laments a loss

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Renaissance

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A time of great cultural, artistic, scientific, and philosophical revival and growth in Europe
it also refers to a significant revival (hayaat e no)

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Rhapsody

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It refers to a piece of writing that is enthusiastic, exaggerated, or effusive

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Effusive

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  • Extremely enthusiastic and expressive
  • Overflowing with emotions or praise
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Dystopia

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An oppressive , nightmarish society
complete opposite of utopia

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Utopia

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An ideal society

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Catharsis

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It refers to the process of releasing strong emotions, often through art, music, or other forms of expression

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Mayhem

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Chaos

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Maelstrom

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A powerful whirlpool or a turbulent situation that pulls everything into its center

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Ephemeral

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Describes something that’s fleeting, transitory, or short-lived, often with a sense of impermanence or fragility.

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Impermanence

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It refers to the state of being transitory or fleeting
, something that’s not permanent or lasting

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Splendor

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Great beauty, grandeur and magnificence

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Radiant

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Emitting light, beauty or joy

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Tranquility

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State of peace, calmness and serenity

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Nostalgia

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It refers to sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past

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Wistful

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Full of yearning or desire

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Enchanting

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Captivating, charming or spellbinding

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Resplendent

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Radiant, shining brightly or dazzlingly beautiful
Mnemonic:Ref made a splendid entrance

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Celestial

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Heavenly, relating to sky, heaven or universe

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Ludicrous

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Wildly exaggerated or non sensical

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Surreal

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Strange, bizarre
Mnemonic:SURpassing the REAL

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Liberty

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Freedom, power or scope of a person

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Yonder

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Distant or remote place

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Ostensible

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Superficial, stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

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