SS 1 Flashcards
1
Q
altruistic
A
unselfishly concerned with the welfare of others
2
Q
despot
A
a king or ruller with an unlimited source of power
3
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meticulous
A
taking extreme care of minute details
4
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mercenary
A
a professional soldier or fighter who is paid to fight for a cause he doesnt believe in
5
Q
homage
A
something done or given as an agnoledgement of respect or honor
6
Q
surmise
A
to guess
7
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cryptic
A
puzzling, unclear
8
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inchoate
A
in an early stage
9
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aspire
A
to strive for
10
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nettle
A
irritate, bother, annoy
11
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overt
A
open, obvious
12
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relegate
A
assign to an inferior position
13
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supine
A
lying on the back
14
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mammoth
A
huge
15
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havoc
A
ruin but not the verb
