List 2 Flashcards

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Aspiration

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A hope or ambition of achieving something

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2
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Circumscribe

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Restrict within limits

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3
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Gratification

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Pleasure, especially when gained form the satisfaction of a desire

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4
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Meritocracy

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Holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability

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5
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Nuance

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Subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound

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6
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Proverbial

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Well known, especially so as to be stereotypical

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7
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Tenet

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A principle of belief

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8
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Trepidation

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A feeling of agitation or fear about something that may happen

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9
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Tumult

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Confusion or disorder

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10
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Virtuous

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Having or showing high moral standards

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