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transcendentalism
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any system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
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odyssey
Definition
a long series of wanderings or adventures, esp. when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.
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ambiguous
Definition
of doubtful or uncertain nature; difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify
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naturalism
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a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions
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existentialism
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A philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts.
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ratiocination
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logical reasoning
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picareque
Definition
involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
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realism
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a manner of treating subject matter that presents a careful description of everyday life, usually of the lower and middle classes
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fickle
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not constant or loyal in affections
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indiscreet
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not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection
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decadence
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unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence.
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deabauchee
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a person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; one given to debauchery
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precarious
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dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable
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ambivalent
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uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things
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epitaph
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a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site
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solipcism
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extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption
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dissipated
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to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly;
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innuendo
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an indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
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ostentatious
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characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others
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lyceum
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indicational functions, planned, paid
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transcient
Definition
not lasing, people who move around
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stoic
Definition
no emotion
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stoic
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no emotion
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stoic
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no emotion
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stoic
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no emotion
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stoic
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no emotion
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stoic
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no emotion
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innate
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born with it
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recluse
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person who lives in seclusion, apart from society
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sage
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wise person
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sublime
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supreme or outstanding
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