3-3 Flashcards
of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
abject
in a tasteful way
aesthetically
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
altruistic
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
chagrin
kept secret or done secretively
clandestine
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
contrition
humble submission and respect
deference
expressing contempt or ridicule
derisive
a great difference
disparity
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
droll
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
ebullience
erring or straying from the proper course or standards
traveling in search of adventure
errant
the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The practice is illegal in most countries
euthanasia
an oath or swear word
expletive
- The doctrine that all events are predetermined by fate and are therefore unalterable.
- Acceptance of the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable.
fatalistic