Quiz 3 Flashcards

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Sub Rosa

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In secret; Privately or confidently

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Idiosyncrasy

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A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an indivuidul

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Lave

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To wash; bathe

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Gauche

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Lacking social polish; tactless

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Redress

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To set right; remedy or recitify

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Impel

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To urge to action through moral pressure; drive

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Perfidy

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Deliberate breach of faith; calculated violation of trust

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Forage

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Looking for food

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Stigma

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A mark or token of infamy, disgrace, or reproach

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Sinecure

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A position of office that requires little or no work but, provides salary

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Sate

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To satisfy fully

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Dilettante

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A dabbler in art or a field of knowledge

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Malice

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A desire to harm others or see others suffer

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Tenure

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A period during which something is held

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Cultivate

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To improve and prepare

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Facetious

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Playfully jocular; humorous

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Jovial

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Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer

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Adminitory

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Expressing admonition; light warning

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Whimsical

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A fanciful idea or behavior

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Candid

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Open and sincere

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Giddy

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Frivolous and lighthearted