The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter VII: Enthusiasm Flashcards

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to engross

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absorb all the attention or interest of.

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squarely

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directly, without deviating to one side.

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armistice

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an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

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dormant

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(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

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to kindle

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light or set on fire.

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prospective

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(of a person) expected or expecting to be something particular in the future.

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credulous

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having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

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fond

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having an affection or liking for.

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to pitch

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throw or fling roughly or casually.

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to exclaim

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cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.

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to detain

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keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.

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to coax

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persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.

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admission

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a statement acknowledging the truth of something.

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wart

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a small, hard, benign growth on the skin, caused by a virus.

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accomplice

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a person who helps another commit a crime.

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dispatch

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the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.

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conscience

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an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.

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to plow

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turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow, especially before sowing.

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to conceal

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keep from sight; hide.

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to reckon

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be sure of doing, having, or dealing with.

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to adorn

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make more beautiful or attractive

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dignified

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having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.

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unsavory

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disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.

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latent

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

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to commence
begin; start.
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exponent
a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.
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reef
a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.
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to dash
the ship was dashed upon the rocks
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to strangle
squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.
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adultery
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his or her spouse.
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undue
unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
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to heed
pay attention to; take notice of.
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mainspring
something that plays a principal part in motivating or maintaining a movement, process, or activity.
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to preside
be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering.
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concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.
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to subsidize
support (an organization or activity) financially.
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embellishment
a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
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to attire
be dressed in clothes of a specified kind.
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tramp
a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar.
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toehold
a small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
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apparel
clothing.
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devoid
entirely lacking or free from.
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to exert
apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). | the moon exerts a force on the Earth
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to wring
squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.
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hilt
the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.
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clutch
a tight grasp or an act of grasping something.
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foe
an enemy or opponent.
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prolific
producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
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fraternity
a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
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orphan
a child whose parents are dead.