Crucible Vocab List #1

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Hypocrisy

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Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have

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Definition of Paradox

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A statement that seems self-contradictory but expresses a possible truth.

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Notorious

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Famous for something bad

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Definition of Malevolence

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Ill will or evil intentions

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Trepidation

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Feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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Contention

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Heated disagreement

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Definition of subservient

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Prepared to obey others unquestioningly

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Defamation

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Harming or ruining another's reputation

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Definition of licentious

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Immoral; unrestrained by society

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Definition of Altruism

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Selfless concern for the well-being of others