english Flashcards

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having a lofty or courageous spirit; suggests being above pettiness or meanness

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Magnanimous

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person who holds the money in an organization (such as a college)

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Bursar

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to seek favor or present yourself in a pleasing manner; to get in one’s good graces

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ingratiate

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4
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city of the dead; can also mean cemetery

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necropolis

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5
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negative: brainwash; positive: to teach or educate; implies not telling both sides of an issue

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indroctinate

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an attempt to kill off a whole race or political or cultural group

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genocide

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tease or torment by presenting something desired and keeping it just out of reach

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tantalized

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being easily cheated, deceived, or tricked

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gullible

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