Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Vocabulary

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disappointment

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feeling sad or let down; a feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

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civilization

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a group of people who share common cultural elements such as government, religion, and ways to find or produce food.

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exposed

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to be fully seen; to be made visible or revealed.

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resilience

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the ability to persevere; the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

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spectacular

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something amazing; something that is visually impressive or extraordinary.

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mood

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a temporary state of mind or feeling.

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frail

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weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.

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setback

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a reversal or check in progress; an unexpected difficulty.

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extreme

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very great in degree; farthest from the center or the norm.

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breakthrough

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an important discovery or development that helps to advance knowledge or progress.