Vocabulary Flashcards

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apathy

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The absence of interest or concern. Example: My friend showed apathy to the news of making the soccer team, but I was very excited.

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compensation

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Pay or other benefits given for service or loss; repayment. Example: I gave my neighbor twenty dollars as compensation for taking care of my dog.

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consequence

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A result or effect of an earlier event. Example: The player felt less confident during the game as a consequence of missing practice that week.

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credulity

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The habit of believing anything. Example: My friends took advantage of my credulity and convinced me that I was running late even though I was on time.

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presumptuous

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Overconfident, inappropriate for the situation. Example: I didn’t appreciate my brother’s presumptuous behavior when he helped himself to my savings account.

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radical

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extremely different or new; introducing a large change