PAP ENGLISH II VOCAB 2 Flashcards
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Ambivalent
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Having contrary feelings, uncertain as to course of action
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Altruistic
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Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous
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Antithesis
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A direct opposite, a contrast
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Autonomous
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Independent, self contained
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Belie
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To contradict, to give a false impression
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Benign
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Not causing harm, of gentle disposition, beneficial
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Daunt
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To intimidate, to dismay
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Defamation
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Act of harming or ruining another’s reputation
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Deprecate
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To disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval
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Discern
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I differentiate between two or more things
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Disparity
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Inequality, being unequal in age, rank, or degree
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Duplicity
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Double-dealing, hypocrisy
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Egocentric
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Self-centered, selfish
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Engender
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To cause, to produce, to create
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Erudite
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Scholarly
