03-06-2023 Flashcards

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hierarchy

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a system with ranked groups, usually according to social, economic, or professional classhypocrisy

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hypocrisy

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pretending to believe what one does not

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hypothetical

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supposed or assumed true, but unproven

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iconoclast

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one who attacks common beliefs or institutions

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idiosyncratic

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peculiar to one person; highly individualized

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idolatrous

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excessively worshipping one object or person

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ignominious

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humiliating, disgracing

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illicit

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forbidden, not permitted

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immerse

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to absorb, deeply involve, engross

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immutable

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not changeable

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impassive

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stoic, not susceptible to suffering

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impeccable

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exemplary, flawless

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impecunious

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poor

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imperative

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necessary, pressing

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imperious

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commanding, domineering

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impertinent

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rude, insolent

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impervious

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impenetrable, incapable of being affected

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impetuous

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rash; hastily done

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impinge

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to encroach, infringe

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implacable

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incapable of being appeased or mitigated