27 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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apathy

A

lack of feeling/concern

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2
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assent

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to agree; agreement

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3
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empathy

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an understanding of other ppls feelings

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4
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pathetic

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arousing pity

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5
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pathology

A

study of disease; signs of disease; an abnormal, usually negative state

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presentiment

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a sense that smth will occur

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sensational

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wonderful; causing feelings of curiousity or interest by giving shocking details

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8
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sensibility

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ability to feel or perceive; sensitivity; acute intellectual or emotional feeling or perception

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9
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sententious

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energetic and concise in expression; prone to pompous moralizing or giving advice in a self-righteous way

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10
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sentient

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capable of perceiving and feeling; conscious

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11
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reprobate

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evil; unprincipled

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12
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requisition

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a demand for goods usually made by an authority

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13
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respite

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a break or rest

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14
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revel

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to enjoy intensely

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15
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ribald

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sexually inappropriate or indecently humorous

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16
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ruminate

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to contemplate or reflect

17
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ruse

18
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get over smth

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to stop feeling as strongly abt smth

19
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over the hill

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to be not socially or physically active bc ur old

20
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born w a silver spoon in ones mouth

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coming from a successful family