H. 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Altruism
A
Putting others before yourself; unselfishness
2
Q
Concurrent
A
Taking place at the same time
3
Q
Context
A
The circumstances in which something exists; the surroundings of a word or phrase
4
Q
Crass
A
Lacking delicacy or sensitivity
5
Q
Cuisine
A
Style of cooking
6
Q
Debase
A
To lower the quality; to devalue
7
Q
Enjoin
A
To direct or command
8
Q
Extemporaneous
A
Compose or performed on the spur of the moment
9
Q
Genesis
A
An origin, creation, or beginning
10
Q
Libation
A
A liquid, drunk as part of a ceremony
11
Q
Malaise
A
A vague feeling of uneasiness of unwellness
12
Q
Platitude
A
A thought or remark that is dull or trite
13
Q
Reconcile
A
To reestablish a friendly relationship; to bring into harmony or agreement
14
Q
Sunder
A
To break or force apart
15
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Travail
A
Activity that is arduous and burdensome; suffering or anguish
