ACT Vocab List #2

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Characterized by goodwill and a desire to help others; charitable.

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benevolent

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Wealthy, rich, or affluent

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opulent

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A person devoted to pleasure and self-gratification

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hedonist

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Using or expressing dry, mocking humor

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wry

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Not in its correct historical time; belongs to an earlier time.

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anachronistic

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Examine in detail with critical attention

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scrutinize

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Showing or implying a patronizing descent from dignity

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condescending

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Sudden rash action or emotion

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impetuous

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Deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful

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perfidious

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Commanding respect due to age or dignity; worthy of reverence.

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venerable