Vocabulary 6 Flashcards

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Prosaic

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Dull

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Idealistic

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Someone who has high unrealistic expectations

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Nihilistic

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Belief that life is meaningless

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Collusion

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Illegal cooperation to cheat others

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Exuberance

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Full of energy, excitement and enthusiasm

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Legislative

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Makes law –> Parliament

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Judicial

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Interprets laws and makes sure its implied –> Lawyers

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Executive

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Enforces law –> Prime Minister / President

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Spur

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Prompt

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Hedonistic

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Focused on pleasure and enjoyment

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Idealistic

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Believing in perfect ideas even if they are unrealistic

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Arduous

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Very difficult and tiring

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Utilitarian

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Focused on usefulness and efficiency

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Transcendent

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Going beyond normal limits, extraordinary

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Apathy

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Lack of interest

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Ambivalence

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Mixed feelings

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Imponderable

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Something that cannot be measured or fully understood

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Impenetrable

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Something that can’t be passed through or understood

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Altruistic

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Acting out of content for others, Selfless

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Pragmatic

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Effective and practical

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Ideological
Based on political, religious beliefs
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Intransigence
Stubbornness
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Astuteness
Sharp thinking
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Scepticism
Doubting or questioning something
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Conviction
Strong belief about something
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Indifference
Lack of interest and care
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