MST Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
scrupulous
A
moral; careful to do whats right
2
Q
cupidity
A
a strong desire for wealth
3
Q
expediency
A
the quality of being self-serving; convenient
4
Q
inscrutable
A
not readily understood
5
Q
inure
A
familiarize
6
Q
ingratiate
A
to place oneself in someones favor by flattering or trying to please them
7
Q
induce
A
to bring about
8
Q
scion
A
heir; descendant to a (notable) family
9
Q
expatriate
A
a person who lives outside their native country
10
Q
pseudonym
A
a false or fictitious name
11
Q
eponym
A
person after whom something is named, such as an invention or discovery
12
Q
repercussions
A
indirect consequences
13
Q
deplorable
A
deserving strong condemnation; disgraceful; dishonorable
14
Q
garner
A
gather or collect
15
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asseverated
A
stated positively; affirmed
