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secession
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Definition: the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state
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Card 22
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self-conscious
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Definition: 1) feeling nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions, 2) (about actions and intentions) done deliberately, 3) (in psychology and philosophy) having knowledge of one's own existence, especially the knowledge of oneself as a conscious being.
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self-contained
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Definition: complete, or having all that is needed, in itself
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seminal
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Definition: strongly influencing later developments
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serendipity
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Definition: 1) an unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident, 2) a combination of events which are not individually beneficial, but occurring together to produce a good or wonderful outcome
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short-lived
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Definition: existing or happening for only a short time
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shun
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Definition: 1) to avoid something, 2) persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution
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silver lining
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Definition: every difficult or sad situation has a comforting or more hopeful aspect, even though this may not be immediately apparent
Card 29
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societal
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Definition: relating to society or social relations
Card 30
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solicitor
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Definition: (UK) a member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts
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sparsely
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Definition: in a thinly dispersed manner; in small numbers
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speak out
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Definition: to express one's opinions frankly and publicly
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sprout
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Definition: 1) to appear suddenly in large numbers, 2) to start growing, 3) to produce shoots, buds, or leaves
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spur-of-the-moment
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Definition: unintended, unplanned
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spurious
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Definition: 1) not being what it purports to be; false or fake, 2) (of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid
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staggering
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Definition: astonishing or shocking, difficult to believe, overwhelming
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stakeholder
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Definition: 1) someone who has an investment in something, 2) someone who has an interest in something
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stark
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Definition: 1) severe or bare in appearance or outline, 2) stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement
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staunchly
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Definition: in a very loyal and committed manner
Card 40
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steadfastly
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Definition: in a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner
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