Tran. Vocab. Flashcards

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Predominate

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To have controlling power or influence.

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Bestowed

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Applied; used

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Nonconformist

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One who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.

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Absolve

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To clear of guilt or blame.

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Aversion

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A strong dislike

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Inexpedient

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Not useful for achieving a goal.

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Conscientious

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Guided by conscience, honest.

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Unscrupulous

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Without principles, dishonorable.

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Endeavor

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To make an earnest effort, strive.

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Conclude

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To arrive at a judgement or decision.

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Blunder

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A mistake.

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Meditation

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A thought or reflection.

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Confront

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To come up against; meet face to face

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Multitude

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A great number of people.

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Flourish

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To thrive.

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Abject

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Low, contemptible; wretched

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Congenial

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Suited to one’s needs or nature; agreeable

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Deliberately

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In an unhurried and thoughtful manner.

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Disreputable

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Lacking respectability of character or behavior.

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Dissipation

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Reckless waste or resources; wastefulness.

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Magnanimity

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Generosity

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Mean

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Inferior in quality, value, or importance.

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Misgiving

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Feeling of doubt, mistrust, or uncertainty.

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Perennial

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Lasting through the year or through many years; enduring.

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Perturbation
A disturbance of the emotions, agitation; uneasiness.
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Resignation
An acceptance of something unavoidable.
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Rudiment
An imperfect of undeveloped form.
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Serenity
A mental and spiritual calm; tranquility.
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Sublime
Of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual worth; noble.
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Vulgar
Coarse; common