Outliers Ch 4-6 Vocab

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subsist

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maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

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allocate

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distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

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repugnant

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extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

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despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

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succinctly

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in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

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brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

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euphemism

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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antipathy

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a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

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contentious

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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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solicitous

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characterized by or showing interest or concern.