3-3 Flashcards

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of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

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abject

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2
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in a tasteful way

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aesthetically

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3
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showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

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altruistic

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4
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distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

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chagrin

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5
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kept secret or done secretively

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clandestine

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6
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the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

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contrition

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7
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humble submission and respect

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deference

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8
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expressing contempt or ridicule

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derisive

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9
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a great difference

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disparity

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10
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curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

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droll

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11
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the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance

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ebullience

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12
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erring or straying from the proper course or standards

traveling in search of adventure

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errant

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13
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the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The practice is illegal in most countries

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euthanasia

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14
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an oath or swear word

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expletive

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15
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  1. The doctrine that all events are predetermined by fate and are therefore unalterable.
  2. Acceptance of the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable.
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fatalistic

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16
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arrogantly superior and disdainful

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haughty

17
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lack of piety or reverence, esp. for a god

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impiety

18
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(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed

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incorrigible

19
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avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

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indolence

20
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(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

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ingenuousness