Lesson 1 Flashcards
(25 cards)
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Having mixed feelings
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Ambivalent
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Devoted to the welfare of others
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Alruistic
2
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Having angles
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Angular
3
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Having an exaggerated self opinion
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Arrogant
4
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A strong hatred/dislike
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Aversion
5
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To identify by sight
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Discern
6
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Treat with haughty contempt
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Disdain
7
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To speak in a slight way; be little
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Disparage
8
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Being unequal
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Disparity
9
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To create
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Engender
10
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Harmless
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Innocuous
11
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Lacking enthusiasm
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Insipid
12
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To regret; expressing grief
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Lament
13
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To praise
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Laud
14
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Not clear; vague
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Obscure
15
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Wastefully or recklessly costing too much money
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Prodigal
16
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To cast off; disown
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Repudiate
17
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Being reserved; restraint
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Reticence
18
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To regard with respect; in state of awe
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Revere
19
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Being more than required
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Superfluous
20
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Incline to silence
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Taciturn
21
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To make beautiful
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Embellish
22
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Calm at peace
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Serene
23
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Fine/ delicate in meaning
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Subtle
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Conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others
Ostentatious
