Vocabulary Flashcards

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veracity

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truthfulness

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philanthropy

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The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

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revel

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To celebrate; to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way.

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reprimand

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A formal expression of disapproval or criticism.

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extricate

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To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.

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ramshackle

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In a state of severe disrepair, especially a house or vehicle.

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vicinity

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The area near or surrounding a particular place.

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lavatory

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a bathroom.

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reluctance

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Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

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tentative

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Not certain or fixed; provisional or hesitant.