Unit 1: Romatic Unit Real Definitions Flashcards

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Avarice

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Noun

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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Assuage

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Verb

to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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Lecherous

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Adjective

having or showing offensive or excessive sexual desire

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Covetous

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Adjective

Having or showing a great desire to posses something, typically something belonging to someone else.

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Duplicity

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Noun

deceitfulness; double-dealing

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Vigilant

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Adjective

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

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Musing

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Noun

A period of reflection or though

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Wanton

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Adjective

(Of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked

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Tawdry

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Adjective

Showy but cheap and of poor quality

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Excavation

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Noun

The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.

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Ethereal

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Adjective

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

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Impervious

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Adjective

Unable to be affected by

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Detriment

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Noun

The state of being harmed or damaged

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Sublime

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Adjective

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

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Superfluous

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Adjective

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

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