No Fear Chapter 1 Flashcards

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idiosyncrasy

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attribute that makes you different from other people; quirk

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acerbic

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bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner

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aesthetics

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how something looks, especially in terms of how pleasing it is

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eclectic

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made up of elements from various sources

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5
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iconoclast

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someone who challenges traditional beliefs, customs, or values

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heterodox

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going against established beliefs or theories

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7
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disheveled

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messy, untidy

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deplorable

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worthy of severe condemnation; horrible

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lethargy

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state of physical slowness and mental dullness; NYQUIL

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lassitude

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state of weariness; listlessness or apathy

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torpor

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lack of mental or physical energy

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repose

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state of rest or inactivity

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13
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squander

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to use wastefully

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14
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autocrat

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a ruler who holds complete unlimited power

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15
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indubitable

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obviously true; not to be doubted

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tenaciously

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determined

17
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meticulous

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careful and precise

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zealot

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somebody who shows excessive enthusiasm for a cause

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tenet

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one of a set of fundamental beliefs

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belie

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to disguise the true nature of something

21
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assinine

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totally stupid; ridiculous

22
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neophyte

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beginner

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convivial

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social; enjoying the company of others

24
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animosity

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feeling of hostility; hatred