Chapter 10 Flashcards
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Cynic
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A person who believes the worst of people’s behavior and motives; someone who believes people are motivated only by selfishness
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Covert
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Secret; hidden
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Intrinsic
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Belonging to a person or a thing by its very nature (and thus not dependent on circumstances)
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Infamous
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Having a very bad reputation; widely known for being vicious, criminal or deserving of contempt
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Benefactor
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A person or organization that gives help, especially financial aid
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Virile
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Manly; masculine
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Demise
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Death
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Speculate
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Ro come up with ideas or theories about a subject, theorize
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Alleviate
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To relieve: make easier to endure
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Revulsion
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Great disgust or distaste
