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The Bet Vocab Part 1
Vocabulary for The Bet by Anton Chekov
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unsuitable | not conducive to good moral development |
| humane | marked by concern with stopping and preventing suffering |
| confinement | the state of being enclosed |
| earnest | firm and sincere belief in one's opinions |
| frivolous | silly or not serious |
| compulsory | required by rule |
| caprice | a sudden desire |
| threshold | the entrance of a room or building |
| obligation | a legal agreement requiring a specific payment or action |
| dreary | lacking in liveliness or charm; dark or dull |
| procure | to get by special effort |
| indiscriminately | in a random manner |
| speculation | a risky investment that could yield big profits |
| despair | a state in which all hope is lost |
| despise | look down on with disdain or disgust |
| contempt | lack of respect with a feeling of intense dislike |