Lesson 13 Definitions Flashcards
1
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Apathy
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A lack of concern or feeling, indifference
2
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Auspicious
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Favorable
3
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Caricature
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A portrayal where features are distorted, a parody
4
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Cordial
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Courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
5
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Cosmopolitan
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Dealing with the whole world
6
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Deplore
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To regret deeply or strongly; to feel or express deep grief for
7
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Discrepant
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Disagreeing, inconsistent
8
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Ecstasy
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Extreme happiness
9
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Empathy
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Understanding or identification with another’s feelings or situation
10
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Equivocal
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Ambiguous (usually intended to mislead
11
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Expeditious
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Done with speed and efficiency
12
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Galvanize
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To stimulate or to excite as if electronic shock
13
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Implacable
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Incapable of being appeased
14
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Intimidable
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Not able to be imitated
15
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Mutability
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The degree to which something is subject and likely to change
