Vocab-List 6 Flashcards by Sophie Broome | Brainscape

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adversity

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difficulties

misfortune

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altruistic

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self-sacrificing

thoughtful of welfare of others

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despot

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dictator

unlimited power

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emulate

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to try to equal or exceed

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hedonist

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lives solely for pleasure

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latent

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lying hidden and undeveloped

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dignified

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distinguished

possessing serious manner worthy of respect

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pompous

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self-important
stately
magnificent

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rancor

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strong hate or bitter feeling

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raze

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tear down or destroy

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apathetic

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showing no concern

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choleric

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extremely irritable

easily angered

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foreboding

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inner feeling of evil or misfortune

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sentimental

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tender emotions of love pity or nostalgia

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straightforward

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direct
clear cut
honest

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somber

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gloomy
depressing
sad