Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
Vocabulary and Grammar 5
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Altruistic
A
Generous; unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
2
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Ambivalent
A
Having contrary or mixed feelings
3
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Antithesis
A
A direct opposite; a contrast
4
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Autonomous
A
Independent; self-contained
5
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Belie
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To contradict; to give a false impression
6
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Benign
A
Not causing harm; of gentle disposition
7
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Daunt
A
To intimidate; to dismay
8
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Defamation
A
Act of harming or ruining another’s reputation
9
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Deprecate
A
To belittle; to express mild disapproval
10
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Discern
A
To differentiate between two or more things
