Vocab 521-540 Flashcards by Joshua Lee | Brainscape

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disinterested

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not influenced by selfish motives

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distinct

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separate, not identical

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boon

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something to be thankful for, benefit

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eclectic

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choosing from many different sources

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hyperbole

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an obvious exaggeration

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slacken

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to let up; to make or become less intense

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surplus

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excess supply

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contrary

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opposite

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passive

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not active

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infallible

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absolutely reliable, immune from error

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complacent

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overly satisfied with one’s achievements

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offensive

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unpleasant, disagreeable

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benign

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kind, not harmful

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harmonious

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fitting or working well together

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element

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component, ingredient

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forsake

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to give up, abandon

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indolent

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habitually lazy

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harbor

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to keep or hold in mind

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liberal

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generous

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exploit

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to take advantage of