1-100 Flashcards by Emma Haley | Brainscape

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Dissent

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To disagree

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Dearth

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Scarcity, limited supply

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Profuse

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Very abundant; giving freely

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Elicit

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To bring out, cause to happen

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Indifferent

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Having no preference- impartial

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Vilify

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To speak ill of; to slander

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Furtive

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Secretive, stealthy

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Mitigate

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Assuage- to ease of lessen

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Stolid

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Unemotional; not easily excited

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Wither

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To become dry or lifeless- atrophy- to waste away

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Adulation

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Excessive praise

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Altruistic

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Empathy- concerned for the welfare of others

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Advocate

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To support- endorse

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Cognizant

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Recognize-aware

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Pacifist

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A person who favors peace

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Incontrovertible

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Indisputable, undeniable

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Miser

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A person who saves money excessively- frugal- not munificent

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Revere

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To respect, admire

Every american patriot reveres Paul Revere

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Alacrity

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Eagerness, cheerful willingness

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Garner

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To get; to acquire

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Penury

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Extreme poverty