Vocab Chapter 14 Flashcards
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1
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Covert
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Secret; hidden
2
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Cynic
A
A person who believes the worst of people’s behavior and motives; someone who believes people are motivated only by selfishness
3
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Intrinsic
A
belonging to a person or thing by it’s very nature (and thus not depending on the circumstances); built in
4
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infamous
A
having a very bad reputation; widely known for being vicious, criminal, or deserving of contempt
5
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benefactor
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A person or organization that gives help, especially financial aid
6
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demise
A
death
7
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speculate
A
to come up with ideas or theories about a subject; theorize
8
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alleviate
A
relieve; make easier to endure
9
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revulsion
A
Great disgust or distaste
10
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virile
A
manly; masculine
