Vocab 13 Flashcards

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altruism

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the putting of other’s well-being ahead of one’s own; unselfishness

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concurrent

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taking place at the same time; simultaneous

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context

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the circumstances in which something exists or occurs; the surroundings of a word or phrase in a spoken or written message

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crass

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lacking delicacy or sensitivity; gross

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cuisine

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style of cooking

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debase

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to lower the quality, character, or status of; to devalue

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enjoin

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to direct or command; to forbid or prohibit

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extemporaneous

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composed or performed on the spur of the moment, with little or no planning

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genesis

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an origin, creation, or beginning

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libation

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a liquid, especially when poured as an offering or drunk as a part of a ceremony

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malaise

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a vague feeling of uneasiness or unwellness

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platitude

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a thought or remark that is dull or trite

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reconcile

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to reestablish an amicable relationship; to bring to quiet submission; to bring into harmony or agreement

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sunder

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to break or force apart; to sever

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travail

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activity that is arduous and burdensome; toil; suffering or anguish

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