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Seymour Vocab 10
LHS Seymour Vocab Unit 10
| Vocab | Definition |
|---|---|
| cynic | a fault-finding critic; one who believes humans are motivated by self-interest |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or construction of a thing |
| euphamism | to substitute an appropriate expression for one that is inappropriate |
| infirmity | to be in a weakened mental or physical state |
| enigma | something difficult to understand; a riddle |
| degenerate | to pass from a higher to a lower type or condition |
| agnostic | one who is doubtful or non-committal about something |
| flippant | lacking in proper respect or seriousness |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or appearance |
| pragmatic | practical; useful |
| mundane | boring; ordinary |
| haughty | blatantly and disdainfully proud |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out |
| absolve | to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |