vocab 1 Flashcards

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instructive

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informative and useful

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obtruding

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become noticeable in an intrusive way

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3
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decent

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appropriate, fitting

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4
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propriety

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fitting for the situation

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5
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solitude

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being alone

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manifest

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clear or obvious

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7
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infirmity

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physical or mental weakness

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8
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alliance

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a union of mutual benefit

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9
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indulge

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satisfy freely

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10
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casuistry

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use of clever but unsound reasoning

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11
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ethos

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the spirit of the atmosphere as manifested in beliefs and aspirations

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12
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pathos

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quality that evokes emotions

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13
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logos

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authors logic or reason

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14
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refute

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prove to be wrong

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15
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conditional

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subject to meeting conditions

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16
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claim

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assert that something is the case

17
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zeal

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great enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause

18
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zealous

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having or showing zeal

19
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enthrallment

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being fascinated