Beyond Good And Evil Flashcards

(13 cards)

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Haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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Veracity

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conformity to facts; accuracy.

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Rendezvous

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a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.

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Transitory

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not permanent.

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Importunate

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persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.

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Epicureanism

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Epicureanism, which comes from ancient Greek philosophy, is a focus on the importance of pleasure. If you devote yourself to going to the symphony and eating fine foods, it’s because of your epicureanism. The philosopher Epicurus developed his ideas as a challenge to Plato.
(Hedonism)

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Ostentatious

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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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Frivolously

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of little weight or importance
lacking in seriousness

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Insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

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10
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dyspepsia

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indigestion.

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Fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

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Roguish

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characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person.

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Mendacious

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not telling the truth; lying.

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