Vocab 2 Flashcards

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Altruism

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The belief in or practice of selfless concern for others

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Ameliorate

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Make something bad that is better

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Anomalous

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Deviating from what is standard

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Antipathy

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A deep seated feeling of dislike

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Archaic

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Very old or old fashioned

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Behoove

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A duty

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Benignant

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Kindly

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Cajole

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Persuade to do something

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Impetus

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The force if energy in the body

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Facetious

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Treating serious issues with inappropriate behavior

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Irrevocable

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Not able to be changed

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Propensity

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An inclined or natural tendency to behave in a specific way

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Vilify

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Speak or write abt something in an abusively manner

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Volatile

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Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably

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Vigilant

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Keeping careful watch for possible danger

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