English List 6 Flashcards

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Altruistic

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Thoughtful of the welfare of others; self-sacrificing

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Despot

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One with unlimited power; dictator; tyrant

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Emulate

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To try to equal or exceed

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Hedonist

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One who lives solely for pleasure

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Latent

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Lying hidden and undeveloped; present but invisible or inactive

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Dignified

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Possessing or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect; someone who is noble, majestic, or distinguished

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Pompous

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Self-important; magnificent; stately

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Rancor

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Strong hate or bitter feeling

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Raze

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To tear down completely; to destroy

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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Choleric

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Extremely irritable or easily angered

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Foreboding

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A strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil, etc.

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Sentimental

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Expressive of or appealing to sentiment, especially the tender emotions and feelings, as love, pity, or nostalgia.

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Somber

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Gloomy, depressing, dismal

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Straightforward

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Direct; honest; clear-cut; blunt; candid

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Adversity

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Difficulties; misfortune