English 1 Week 9 & 10 Vocab Cards

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cynic

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a faultfinding critic especially : one who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest

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daunt

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to lessen the courage of

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deflate

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to release air or gas from, to reduce in size, importance, or effectiveness

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demystify

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to eliminate the mystifying features of

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deplore

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to feel or express grief for, to regret strongly

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destitute

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lacking something needed or desirable, lacking possessions and resources

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diligent

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characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort

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disconcerting

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to throw into confusion, to disturb the composure of

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disseminate

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to spread abroad as though sowing seed, to disperse throughout

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divisive

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creating disunity or dissension