Vocabulary Flashcards

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altruistic

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Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous. Antonym: belligerent, stingy, selfish.

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ambivalent

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Having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action. Antonym: certain, firmly convinced.

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angular

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Lean, sharp-cornered, gaunt. Antonym: rotund.

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arrogant

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Overbearingly assuming, insolently proud. Antonym: meek, modest.

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aversion

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Strong disinclination, disliking. Antonym: inclination.

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discern

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To differentiate between two or more things. Antonym: to ignore, to be oblivious to.

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disdain

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Intense dislike, to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy. Antonym: favor, admiration, to love.

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disparage

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To degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner. Antonym: to praise profusely.

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disparity

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Inequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree. Antonym: similarity.

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embellish

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To decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation. Antonym: to abbreviate.