MC 8 Flashcards

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Sacrilegious

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A technical and not necessarily intrinsically outrageous violation of what it sacred because consecrated to God

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Imperious

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Befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments
B.) marked by arrogant assurance

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Usurped

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To seize and hold in possession by force or without right

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Viable

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Capable of living

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Altruism

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Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

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Dissipate

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To break up and drive off

B.) to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish

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Predilections

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An established preference for something

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Obstinate

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Perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose or course in spite of reason, arguments or persuasion
- not easily removed

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Descry

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To catch sight of

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Subjectivity

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Based on or influenced by personal taste, feelings or opinions

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Apprehend

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Arresy, seize
B.) to become aware of
C.) to anticipate esp. with anxiety

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Didactic

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Designed or intended to teach

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