Vocabulary - Transcendentalism Flashcards by Taylor Green

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a person who seeks honors or high positions

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aspirant

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exemption from unpleasant consequences; immunity

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impunity

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to erase or destroy

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efface

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to stop; to cease

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desist

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liveliness; eagerness

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alacrity

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rebellion; uprising

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insurrection

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a strong feeling of dislike or repugnance

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aversion

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means or methods that are advantageous rather than just or fair

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expedient

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distant in manner, reserved

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aloof

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neat or smart in appearance

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dopper

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to make obvious; prove

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manifest

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to authorize, approve or allow

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sanction

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to take great pleasure or delight in

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revel

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ingrained, a permanent and inseparable element

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inherent

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to abolish; to get rid of completely

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eradicate

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shallow, not profound; insubstantial

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superficial

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supporter or follower of

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adherent

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to give or feel in return

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reciprocate

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prevailing; exerting influence

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predominating

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impulsive

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impetuous