The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter VI: Imagination Flashcards

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germ

A

a portion of an organism capable of developing into a new one or part of one.

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hunch

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a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.

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3
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persecution

A

hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.

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armistice

A

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

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truce (to call a truce)

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an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

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to impel

A

drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

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disgruntled

A

angry or dissatisfied.

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grouch

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a habitually grumpy person.

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borne

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carried or transported by.

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tray

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a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items.

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tenure

A

the holding of an office.

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to endow

A

give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).

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13
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cobbler

A

a person who mends shoes as a job.

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dingy

A

gloomy and drab.

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horticulture

A

the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

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lumber

A

timber sawn into rough planks

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ransom

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a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.

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ramshackle

A

(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair.

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forgery

A

he action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

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scarlet

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a brilliant red color.

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21
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chaplain

A

a member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, branch of the armed forces, etc..

22
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to bewilder

A

cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

23
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notwithstanding

A

nevertheless; in spite of this.

24
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commodity

A

a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.

25
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to dispose

A

get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.

26
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errand

A

a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else’s behalf.

27
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pittance

A

a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

28
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mahogany

A

hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture.

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to actuate

A

cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.

30
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craddle

A

an infant’s bed or crib, typically one mounted on rockers.

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pamper

A

indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.

32
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reverend

A

used as a title or form of address to members of the clergy.

33
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faction

A

a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

34
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delinquent

A

showing or characterized by a tendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

35
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mischief

A

playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.

36
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penchant

A

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

37
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to perpetuate

A

make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.

38
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embellished

A

make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

39
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hosiery

A

stockings, socks, and tights collectively.

40
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haberdasher

A

a dealer in goods for dressmaking and sewing.

41
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gaudy

A

extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.

42
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to fondle

A

stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.

43
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to nettle

A

irritate or annoy (someone).

44
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inquire

A

ask for information from someone.

45
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sop

A

a thing given or done as a concession of no great value to appease someone whose main concerns or demands are not being met.

46
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purport

A

appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess.

47
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frill

A

an unnecessary extra feature or embellishment.

48
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tarnish

A

lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

49
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luster

A

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.

50
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dainty

A

delicately small and pretty.

51
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axle

A

a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.