Vocab Words Flashcards

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Indignity

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Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity.

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Lamented

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A conventional way of describing someone who has died or something that has been lost or that has ceased to exist.
“the late and much lamented Leonard Bernstein”

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Reproach

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The expression of disapproval or disappointment.

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Discordant

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(Of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmon

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Squabbling

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Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter.

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Devestated

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Cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief.

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Connects

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Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.

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Influence

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The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

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Encouraged

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Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

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Bond

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A force or feeling that unites people; a common emotion or interest.

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Resilience

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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

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Perseverance

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Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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Generosity

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The quality of being kind and generous.

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