Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards

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inception

A

the beginning of something

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incipient

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in its early stages; beginning

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3
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annihilate

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to destroy completely

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4
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nihilism

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the total rejection of religious or moral beliefs

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5
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negate

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  1. to disapprove; to nullify

2. to rule out, cancel, or repeal

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6
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renegade

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one who deserts a group, cause, faith, etc; an outlaw

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7
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vacuous

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empty, especially of meaning/purpose

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8
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vanity

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  1. conceit, especially about one’s appearance
  2. something worthless/useless
  3. a dressing table
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9
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vaunt

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to boast/brag about

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10
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aperture

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an opening, especially one that admits light

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11
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overt

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done or shown openly

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