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Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Renown

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Noun

The state of being known and celebrated by many

Ant. Disgrace, ridiculed

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Tangent

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Noun

An abrupt change of course

Ant. On-task

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Kismet

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Noun

Fate, destiny

Ant. Coincidence

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Exonerate

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Verb

To be free from blame or guilt

Ant. Condemn, convict

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Altruism

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Noun

A selfless act

Ant. Greed

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Myopic

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Adjective

So focused on one thing that the whole picture can’t be seen

Ant. Thoughtful, wise

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Gregarious

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Adjective

Social, outgoing

Ant. Shy, antisocial

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Nuance

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Noun

A subtle difference, distinction

Ant. Opposite, separation

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Covert

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Adjective

Secret, hidden

Ant. Open

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Tenacious

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Adjective

Not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear, stubborn

Ant. Weak, surrendering

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Curmudgeon

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Noun

A bad-tempered/unpleasant person

Ant. Angel

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Sojourn

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Noun

A temporary stay, journey

Ant. Relocation

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Solace

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Noun

Comfort in a time of stress or sadness

Ant. Agitation, stressor

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Pedestrian

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Adjective

Ordinary, lacking inspiration

Ant. Unique

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Galvanize

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Verb

Shock/excite

Ant. Depress, deter

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Futile

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Adjective

Useless, incapable of producing result

Ant. Effective

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Visceral

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Adjective

Emotional, from your gut

Ant. Logical

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Ruminate

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Verb

Muse upon, to think deeply/ponder

Ant. Ignore

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Mitigate

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Verb

To make less severe, serious, painful

Ant. Worsen

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Vacillate

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Verb

To alternate between two choices, waiver

Ant. Decide

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Harbinger

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Noun

One that announces or foreshadows what is coming, precursor

Ant. Effect

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Impetuous

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Adjective

Act quickly without thought, impulsive

Ant. Cautious

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Perfunctory

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Adjective

Done without thinking, automatic, muscle memory, little effort

Ant. Thoughtful

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Veracity

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Noun

Being truthful/straightforward

Ant. Dishonesty

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