The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter III: Self-confidence Flashcards
Learn difficult words from the book
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to harness
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control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
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to repose
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be lying, situated, or kept in a particular place.
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whence
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from what place or source.
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heredity
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the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
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lodge
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a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, typically occupied by a gatekeeper, gardener, or other employee.
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to subsist
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maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
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creed
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a system of Christian or other religious belief; a faith.
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irrevocable
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not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
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tenet
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a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
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ascertain
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
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eager
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(of a person) wanting to do or have something very much.
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sundry
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of various kinds; several.
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clothing
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raiment
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swinish
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piggish, piggy
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trough
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a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of.
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purgatory
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(in Roman Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
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apprehension
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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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vitriolic
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filled with bitter criticism or malice
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wares
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goods
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lest
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with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.
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fable
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a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
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infidel
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a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one’s own.
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ample
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enough or more than enough; plentiful.
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havoc
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widespread destruction.
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purveyor
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
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pang
a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion.
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cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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credulous
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
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fad
an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze.
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provision
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
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legerdemain
skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.
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presume
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
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to gobble
eat (something) hurriedly and noisily.
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ruffed grouse
a North American woodland grouse that has a black ruff on the sides of the neck
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grouse
a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs, the male being larger and more conspicuously colored than the female
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field glasses
binoculars for outdoor use
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to hobble
walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
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pretense
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
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crippled
(of a person) unable to walk or move properly; disabled
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to utter
make (a sound) with one's voice.
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morsel
a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful.
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brood
a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth.
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quiver
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
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to crumple
crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled.
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to chastise
rebuke or reprimand severely.
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consolation
comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
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fowl
a gallinaceous bird kept chiefly for its eggs and flesh; a domestic cock or hen
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bullfrog
a very large frog that has a deep booming croak and is often a predator of smaller vertebrates
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speciman
an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
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barn
a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.
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deliberation
slow and careful movement or thought.
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adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
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to flog
beat (someone) with a whip or stick as punishment or torture.
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to remonstrate
make a forcefully reproachful protest.
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to retrieve
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of.
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fraught
(of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
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hazard
a danger or risk.
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myriads of
a countless or extremely great number
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to hoard
amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away
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to assimilate
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
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hindrance
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
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nought
nothing
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lest
with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.
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akin
of similar character.
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to befell
(of something bad) happen to someone.
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vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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bosom
a woman's chest.
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stray
not in the right place; separated from the group or target.
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to accrue
(of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
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timid
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
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retiring
shy and fond of being on one's own.
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rut
a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change.
a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.
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solicitor
a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser.
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ensuing
happen or occur afterward or as a result.
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
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to retort
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
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to coax
persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.
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to slander
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
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to impel
drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
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painstaking
done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
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whirlpool
a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents.
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injurious
causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
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petals
each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically colored.
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to prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
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dormant
(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
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to covet
yearn to possess or have (something).
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tramp
a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar.
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ragged
(of cloth or clothes) old and torn.
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to brood
think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.
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redemption
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
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irreperable
(of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair.
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seclusion
the state of being private and away from other people.
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affinity
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
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vanity
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
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to alight
(of a bird) descend from the air and settle.
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curb
a stone or concrete edging to a street or path.
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mellow
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
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pasture
land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep
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hose
stockings, socks, and tights (especially in commercial use).
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ad infinitum
again and again in the same way; forever.
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porch
a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.
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imp
a mischievous child.
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hither
to or toward this place.
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anon
soon; shortly.
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yonder
at some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
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adage
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
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contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
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to daub
coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way.
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vicinity
the area near or surrounding a particular place.
