Vocab, Set 1

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Disdain

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To treat with contempt; to despise or scorn.

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Empathy

Back

Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, or motives.

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Rueful

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Causing sorrow or pity; regret.

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Enmity

Back

Mutual hatred.

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Aloof

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Removed or distant either physically or emotionally.

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Futile

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Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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Foible

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A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

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Dichotomy

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A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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Complacent

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Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.