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consciousness |
the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc. |
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synthesis |
the combining of the constituent elements of separate material or abstract entities into a single or unified entity |
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antithesis |
opposition; contrast |
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despondency |
state of being despondent; depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection. |
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proletariat |
the class of wage earners, esp. those who earn their living by manual labor or who are dependent for support on daily or casual employment; the working class. |
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classicism |
the principles or styles characteristic of the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. |
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transcendental |
transcendent, surpassing, or superior |
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grandeur |
the quality or state of being impressive or awesome |
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stature |
the height of a human or animal body |
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revival |
restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc. |
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parody |
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing |
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indignation |
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. |
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doctrine |
a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government |
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colossus |
any statue of gigantic size |
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paradox |
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth |
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macabre |
gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible. |
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ferment |
Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation |
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pessimism |
the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems |
