Vocab QUIZ 1 (9.22.16) Flashcards

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Conformist

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A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.

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Divergent

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Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

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Evanescent

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Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

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Hedonist

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A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.

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Impute

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represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.

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Extenuating

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Make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable.

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Alacrity

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Brisk and cheerful readiness.

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Apprehension

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Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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Narcissistic

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Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance.

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Suppress

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To forcibly put an end to.

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Vindicate

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To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

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