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Vocabulary Words #10
Term | Definition |
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COVERT | Secret; Hidden |
CYNIC | A person who believes the worst of people's behavior and motives; someone who believes people are motivated only by selfshnes |
INTRISIC | Belonging to a person or a thing by its very very nature (and thus not dependent on circumstances); built-in |
INFAMOUS | having a very bad reputation; widely known for being vicious, criminal, or deserving of comtempt |
BENEFACTOR | A person or a organization that gives help, especially financial aid |
VIRILE | Manly; masculine |
DEMISE | Death |
SPECULATE | To come up with ideas or theories about a subject; theorize |
ALLEVIATE | To relieve; make easier to endure |
REVULSION | Great disgust or distaste |