Unit 1 Flashcards

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Opulence

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(Noun): an abundance of wealth

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Affinity

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(Noun): a natural liking (for a person or thing)

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Unassailable

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(Adjective): unable to be attacked; undeniable

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Supplant

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(Verb): to take the place of (through force)

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Morose

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(Adjective): gloomy disposition; ill-humored person or mood

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Nonchalance

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(Noun): cool indifference or a lack of concern

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Stoic

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(Adjective): free from passion; unmoved by joy or grief

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Voracious

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(Adjective): craving or consuming large quantities of food; exceedingly eager

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Coalesce

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(Verb): to grow together or combine; unite

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Decadence

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(Noun): excessive self-indulgence; moral decay

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Exuberance

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(Noun): overwhelming joy or enthusiasm

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Parsimonious

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(Adjective): frugal or stingy; not willing to spend money

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Prodigal

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(Adjective): spending money recklessly

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Surreptitious

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(Adjective): secret or unauthorized; stealthy

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Writhe

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(Verb): to twist about; squirm (as in pain)

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