Romaticism vocab Flashcards
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Melancholy:
A
gloomy; sad
2
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Persecution:
A
the act or practice of oppressing or harassing with ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, gender, or beliefs
3
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Avarice:
A
immoderate desire for wealth; greed
4
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Usurer:
A
one who lends money, at interest, especially at an unusually or unlawfully high rate of interest
5
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Speculating:
A
engaging in risky business transactions on the chance of a quick or considerable profit
6
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Propitious:
A
helpful or advantageous; favorable
7
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Ostentation:
A
display meant to impress others; boastful showiness
