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What does 'alleviate' mean?
What does 'alleviate' mean?
To relieve; make easier to endure; ease.
What is a benefactor?
What is a benefactor?
A financial supporter; a person or organization that gives help, especially financial aid.
What does 'covert' refer to?
What does 'covert' refer to?
Concealed; secret; hidden.
Who is a cynic?
Who is a cynic?
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What does 'demise' mean?
What does 'demise' mean?
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What does 'infamous' mean?
What does 'infamous' mean?
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What is meant by 'intrinsic'?
What is meant by 'intrinsic'?
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What does 'revulsion' signify?
What does 'revulsion' signify?
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What does it mean to 'speculate'?
What does it mean to 'speculate'?
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What does 'virile' describe?
What does 'virile' describe?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Alleviate: To reduce suffering or make something easier to bear, often relating to emotional state or circumstances.
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Benefactor: A person or entity that provides financial assistance to others, often anonymously; essential for charitable aid.
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Covert: Refers to actions or activities that are secretive and hidden, often associated with espionage or confidential operations.
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Cynic: An individual who has a pessimistic outlook on human nature, often doubting the sincerity or goodness of people's motivations.
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Demise: A term denoting death or the end of existence, typically associated with a significant loss or understanding of mortality.
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Infamous: Describes someone or something widely known for negative reasons; associated with scandalous or immoral actions.
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Intrinsic: Refers to inherent qualities that are natural and essential to a person or thing, not influenced by external factors.
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Revulsion: A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion, often experienced in response to something morally abhorrent or disturbing.
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Speculate: The act of forming theories or conjectures about subject matter without firm evidence; often leads to discussions about hypothetical situations.
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Virile: Conveys attractive masculine traits; symbolizes strength, vigor, and assertiveness often linked to traditional gender roles.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 14 with these flashcards. Each card features a word, its usage in a sentence, and its definition to enhance your learning. Prepare to expand your lexicon and improve your language skills!
