List B-7 Flashcards

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ambivalence

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the existence of conflicting feelings or thoughts

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ambiguous

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having multiple interpretations; doubtful

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blasphemous

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profane; impiously irreverent

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chimerical

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imaginary; unreal; like a chimera

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clamor

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loud outcry or shouting; public outcry or protest

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eloquence

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pervasive or fluent speech

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fervor

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intensity of emotion; ardor; passion

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gravity

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grave consequences; seriousness

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irresolute

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unresolved as to action; wavering; indecisive

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malicious

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resulting from or having the desire to harm others

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objective

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uninfluenced by emotion; factual

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optimist

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one who expects favorable outcomes

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surpass

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to go beyond the limit; exceed

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turbulence

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state of being agitated, disturbed, or in commotion

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virtuoso

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one with mastery skill in a field, especially music

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