Saturday- October 5, 2019 Flashcards
1
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grav
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heavy, weighty, serious
2
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grave
A
requiring serious thought or concern
3
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gravitas
A
great or very dignified seriousness
4
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gravitate
A
to move or be drawn toward something
5
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aggravate
A
to annoy or bother
6
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lev
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light, raise, lighten
7
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alleviate
A
to lighten, lessen, or relieve
8
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elevation
A
the act or result of lifting or raising someone or something
9
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cantilever
A
an exterior support beam
10
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levity
A
lack of appropriate seriousness
11
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cicerone
A
a tour guide
12
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hector
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to bully or harass
13
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hedonism
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the idea that pleasure or happiness should be the chief goal
14
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nestor
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a senior figure or leader in one’s field
15
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spartan
A
marked by simplicity, avoidance of luxury, and often strict self-discipline, or self-denial
