chapter 5 Flashcards
1
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An indirect reference
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allusion
2
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Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
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Altruistic
3
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to calm, especially by giving in to the demands of
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appease
4
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determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse
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arbitrary
5
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to attack physically or verbally
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assail
6
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lacking originality; overused; commonplace
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banal
7
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a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant
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euphemism
8
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motivated only by financial gain; greedy
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mercenary
9
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a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
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syndrome
10
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to stain the honor of someone or something
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taint
