English 1-3 Flashcards

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actuate

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To move or incite to action.

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2
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altruism

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Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest.

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3
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bequeath

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To give by will.

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4
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captious

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Hypercritical.

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5
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cognizant

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Taking notice.

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colloquy

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Conversation.

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7
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collusion

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A secret agreement for a wrongful purpose.

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deity

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A god, goddess, or divine person.

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9
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deleterious

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Hurtful, morally or physically.

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10
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deplorable

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Contemptible.

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11
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exigency

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A critical period or condition.

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12
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equanimity

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Evenness of mind or temper.

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13
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exigent

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Urgent.

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14
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fervor

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Ardor or intensity of feeling.

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15
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grandiose

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Having an imposing style or effect.

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16
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immersion

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The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid.

17
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immutable

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Unchangeable.

18
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insolence

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Pride or haughtiness exhibited in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others.

19
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pretentious

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Marked by pretense, conceit, or display.

20
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prominent

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Conspicuous in position, character, or importance.