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11 Cards in this Set
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Adherent |
a follower of something such as a leader, party, philosophy, or profession
ex: He is an adherent of the Democratic party |
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appease |
to pacify, to be conciliatory in manner that sacrifices principles
ex: The women tried to to appease her husband when he became so angry |
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conciliatory |
(used in definition of appease) intended or likely to placate or pacify. |
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apporbation |
official approval, praise, commendation
ex: We initiated the attack with the approbation of the general. |
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arduous |
very difficult to accomplish or to achieve, very demanding (task)
ex: Training to be a gymnast is an arduous activity |
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atone |
to make amends
ex: He atoned for his theft by repaying his victims |
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audacity |
excessive boldness, rashness, daring
ex: I was surprised that he had the audacity to approach the Queen |
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benevolence |
kindness, generosity, charity
ex: His benevolence was shown when he set up soup kitchens for the poor. |
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calamity |
a serious event causing distress or misfortune
ex: the earthquake in Mexico was a calamity |
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callow |
immature, inexperienced
ex: Rash and hasty decisions are the mark of impetuous, callow youth. |
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capricious |
changing suddenly, fickle
ex: Her capricious moods are difficult to anticipate. |
