6th 12 Flashcards by Alex Wible | Brainscape

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diffident

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lack of confidence in ones own ability

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demure

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characterized by shyness, reserved

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staid

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of settled character

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acclivity

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upward slope

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consummate

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perfect; superb

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ethereal

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heavenly; delicate

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exalt

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elevate, raise, glorify

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precipice

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very steep side of a mountain or cliff

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sublime

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noble, elevated

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sublimate

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express an inappropriate instinct in a more socially acceptable way

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zenith

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highest point

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abject

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extremely bad or severe

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abyss

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immeasurably deep hole

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abysmal

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immeasurably low

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declivity

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downward slope

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menial

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low servile