Vocab Flashcards

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having mixed feelings about someone or something

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Ambivalent adj.

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2
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unselfishly concerned for or devoted to welfare of others

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Altruistic adj.

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3
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having a strong dislike or disinclination

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Aversion n

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4
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Discern

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to perceive by sight or some other sense

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5
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discolor; stain; sully

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Distain

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6
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belittle; depreciate

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Ddisparage

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7
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lack of similarity or equality; different

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Disparity

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8
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to beautify by or as if by ornamentation

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Embellish

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