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
