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VCR D Lesson 10
VCR D Lesson 10 Flashcards
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/14/2009

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Term
Animus
Definition
1. A powerful feeling of hostility or antagonism; hatred.
2. An animating spirit.
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Equanimity
Definition
Composure and calm in stressful conditions; equilibrium.
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Pusillanimous
Definition
Cowardly; fearful.
Term
Ether
Definition
1. The regions of space beyond the earth's atmosphere; the heavens.
2. A highly flammable liquid anesthetic.
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Ethereal
Definition
1. Spiritlike in lightness and delicacy.
2. Heavenly; celestial.
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Diaphanous
Definition
Allowing light to show through; translucent; delicate.
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Epiphany
Definition
1. A revelatory manifestation of a divine being.
2. A revelation; a flash of understanding of the true nature of something.
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Phantasm
Definition
A phantom; an apparition; something unreal, as in a dream or vision.
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Sycophant
Definition
A flatterer seeking favors or gain; a servile self-seeker.
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Aspiration
Definition
1. Strong desire for achievement; ambition toward a long-range goal.
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Dispirited
Definition
Dejected; discouraged; gloomy.
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Hyperbole
Definition
An exaggeration; a figure expressing excess.
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Hyperborean
Definition
1. Far north; Arctic.
2. Very cold; frigid.
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Hyperventilation
Definition
The condition of talking abnormally fast, deep breaths.
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Vent
Definition
An outlet; an opening for passage of liquids, fumes, or sometimes air.
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