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Lesson 1.1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altrustic | unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous |
| ambivalent | having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action |
| angular | lean; sharp cornered; gaunt |
| arrogant | overbearingly assuming; insolently proud |
| aversion | strong disinclination, disliking |
| discern | to differentiate between two or more things |
| disdain | intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy |
| disparage | to degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner |
| disparity | inequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree |
| embellish | to decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation |