The Things They Carried - "The Ghost Soldiers" - Vocabulary Flashcard

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Define "fraternity"

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A group of men sharing a common interest.

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Define "resonance"

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The ability to cause an emotional reaction.

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What are "credentials"?

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Personal achievements and qualifications.

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To be "lucid" means...

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Thinking clearly.

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What is "terrain"?

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Ground or landscape.

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Define "camaraderie"

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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

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What does "nostalgia" mean?

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A sentimental longing for the past.

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Define "valor"

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Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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What is "catharsis"?

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The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

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Define "dissonance"

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Lack of harmony among musical notes or a tension resulting from the clash of incompatible ideas.