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Philo Reading Vocab > Deck One > Flashcards

Deck One Flashcards

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Perdition

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1a : eternal damnation b : HELL 2a archaic : utter destruction b obsolete : LOSS

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Alexithymia

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Having no words for emotions

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Irenics

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I. adjective ‹formal› - aiming or aimed at peace. II. noun — a part of Christian theology concerned with reconciling different denominations and sects.

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Histrionic

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I. adjective 1. overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style • a histrionic outburst. 2. ‹formal› of or concerning actors or acting • histrionic talents. 3. [Psychiatry] denoting a personality disorder marked by shallow, volatile emotions, and attention-seeking behavior. II. noun 1. (histrionics) — exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention • discussions around the issue have been based as much in histrionics as in history. 2. dramatic performance; theater. 3. ‹archaic› an actor.

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Stentorian

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extremely loud

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Placatory

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intended to make someone less angry or hostile; conciliatory

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Indigence

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a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking

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Miser

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a mean grasping person; especially one who is extremely stingy with money

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Cyrenaic

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Of or denoting the hedonistic school of philosophy, which was founded c.400 BC by Aristippus the Elder of Cyrene and which holds that pleasure is the highest good and that virtue is to be equated with the ability to enjoy.

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Air

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a : outward appearance of a thing b : a surrounding or pervading influence c : the look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion

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Adventitious

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1 : coming from another source and not inherent or innate 2 : arising or occurring sporadically or in other than the usual location

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Subserve

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1 : to promote the welfare or purposes of 2 : to serve as an instrument or means in carrying out

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Bulwark

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1: a solid wall-like structure raised for defense 2: a strong support or protection

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Propinquity

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1 : nearness of blood : KINSHIP 2 : nearness in place or time : PROXIMITY

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Fructification

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the reproductive organs or fruit of a plant

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Ardor

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a : an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling b : extreme vigor or energy : INTENSITY

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Supernal

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being or coming from on high

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Clinamen

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the Latin name Lucretius gave to the unpredictable swerve of atoms, in order to defend the atomistic doctrine of Epicurus. In modern English it has come more generally to mean an inclination or a bias.

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Puerile

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childishly silly and trivial

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Brigand

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a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains

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Impunity

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exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

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Recalcitrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

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Docile

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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

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Denude

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strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets; make bare

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Tepidity

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the quality or state of being moderate in temperature

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Accession

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  1. the act or process by which someone rises to a position of honor or power 2. an act of coming near or to something
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Sublimate

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  1. archaic : to improve or refine as if by subliming 2. to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable
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Propitious

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  1. favorably disposed; benevolent 2. being a good omen 3. tending to favor
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Gratuity

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something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service

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Dadaism

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a movement in art and literature based on deliberate irrationality and negation of traditional artistic values

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Ardor

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  1. an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling

  1. extreme vigor or energy
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Antipode

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the exact opposite or contrary

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Condottiere

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1: a leader of a band of mercenaries common in Europe between the 14th and 16th centuries

also : a member of such a band

2: a mercenary soldier

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Amorous

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strongly moved by love and especially sexual love

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Deleterious

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causing harm or damage

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Abstention

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the act or practice of choosing not to do or have something

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Scruple

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1: an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action
2: the quality or state of being scrupulous
3: mental reservation

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Fallow

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dormant, inactive

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Sordid

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marked by baseness or grossness; vile

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Arrogate

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to claim or seize without justification

Philo Reading Vocab (2 decks)

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