Transcendentalist Flashcards

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Adherent

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Supporter or follower of

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Efface

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To erase or destroy

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Superficial

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Shallow, not profound, insubstantial

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Dapper

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Neat or smart in appearance

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Desist

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To stop, to cease

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Predominating

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Prevailing, exerting influence

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Aversion

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A strong feeling of dislike or repugnance

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Alacrity

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Liveliness, eagerness

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Insurrection

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Rebellion,uprising

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Inherent

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Ingrained, a permanent and inseparable element

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Sanction

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Authorize, approve or allow

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Reciprocate

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To give or feel in return

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Impetuous

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Impulsive,done without thought

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Eradicate

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To abolish, to get rid of completely

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Aloof

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Distant in manner, reserved

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Impunity

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Exemption from unpleasant consequences, immunity

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Manifest

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To make obvious, prove

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Aspirant

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A person who seeks honors or high positions

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Revel

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To take great pleasure or delight in

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Expedient

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Means or methods that are advantages rather than just or fair