Definitions pt. 2 Flashcards

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Seriousness, Importance

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Gravity

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To thrive, Grow well

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Flourish

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2
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Characterized by severe suffering or sorrow; serous or grave

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Grievous

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3
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Very ugly, offensive, shocking,

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Hideous

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4
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A reverential regard; respect shown by external action.

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Homage

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5
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Anger as a result of something unjust

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Indignation

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6
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Urging, provocation; initiation

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Instigation

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7
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Start a fire; to stir up

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Kindle

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8
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So complicated that it could probably not be solved; full of knots

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Knotty

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9
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To mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative manner.

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Lament

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10
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A gift by will, something handed down by an ancestor or predecessor.

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Legacy

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11
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Desire to harm others

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Malice

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12
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Depression of spirits

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Melancholy

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13
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Courage or spirit

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Mettle

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14
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To ponder

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Muse

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15
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Rebellious, unruly

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Mutinous

16
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Difficult to see, vague

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Obscure

17
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Threatening

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Ominous

18
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Gladness and merriment usually accomplished

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Mirth

19
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A sign or forewarning

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Portent