41-60 Flashcards

1
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indulgence

A

means to give in to or satisfy a desire or wish

action or fact

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2
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analogy

A

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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3
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immorality

A

the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness.

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4
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sequester

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isolate or hide away.

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5
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jargon

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special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

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6
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conspire

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make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

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7
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ineffable

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

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8
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obdurate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

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9
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frugality

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the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.

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10
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tranquility

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the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.

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11
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allotted

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give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

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12
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pedigree

A

upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.

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13
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superficial

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existing or occurring at or on the surface.

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14
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anecdote

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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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15
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benevolent

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well meaning and kindly.

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16
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perpendicular

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at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

a straight line at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

17
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constancy

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the quality of being faithful and dependable.

18
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impede

A

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

19
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decent

A

conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior.

20
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manifest

A

display or show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate.