Oct. 9th-13th Flashcards
1
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nihilism
A
complete denial of established authority and institutions
2
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ascetic
A
someone who practices self-denial as a spiritual discipline
3
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elucidate
A
make clear or comprehensible
4
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complacent
A
contended to a fault with oneself or one’s action
5
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nefarious
A
extremely wicked
6
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germane
A
relevant and appropriate
7
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reprehensible
A
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
8
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mitigate
A
lessen or try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
9
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immutable
A
not subject or susceptible to change or variation
10
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hedonist
A
someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasure
