61-80 Flashcards

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palliations

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a palliative remedy, medicine, etc.

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ethos

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convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader,

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refute

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

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zeal

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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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ambivalence

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the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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forthright

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of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.

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effusive

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expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

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polysyndeton

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repetition of conjunctions in close succession

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extrude

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thrust or force out.

shape (a material such as metal or plastic) by forcing it through a die.

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10
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frailty

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the condition of being weak and delicate.

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11
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demireps

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woman whose chastity is considered doubtful.

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morality

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principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

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13
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demireps

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a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful.

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cartwrighting

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trades person skilled in the making and repairing of wagons and carts.

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rapturous

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characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.

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recurrence

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the fact of occurring again.

17
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temperance

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abstinence from alcoholic drink.

18
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industry

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produces goods or related services within an economy

19
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humility

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a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness.

20
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negligent

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failing to take proper care in doing something.