Vocab 1 Flashcards
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Altruistic
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unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous
2
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Ambivalent
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having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action
3
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Angular
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lean, sharp cornered
4
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Arrogant
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Overbearingly assuming, proud
5
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Aversion
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lack of enthusiasm, disliking
6
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Discern
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to differentiate between two or more things
7
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Disdain
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intense dislike, to treat with scorn, to reject as unworthy
8
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Disparage
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to degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner
9
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Embellish
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to decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation
10
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Engender
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to cause, to produce, to create
11
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Innocuous
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harmless, producing no injury
12
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Insipid
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boring and stupid
13
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Lament
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to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner
14
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Laud
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to praise, revere
15
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Obscure
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difficult to see, vague, ambiguous
