Vocab, Set 1

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Apprehensive

Back

Viewing the future with anxiety or alarm.

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Empathy

Back

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

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Futile

Back

Incapable of producing any results; useless or impractical.

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Disdain

Back

To treat with contempt; despise or scorn.

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Foible

Back

Character flaw or minor weakness.

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Complacent

Back

Self-satisfied; unaware of potential dangers or defects.

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Dichotomy

Back

A division into two contrasting parts or categories.

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Rueful

Back

Expressing sorrow or regret, often in a humorous way.

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Enmity

Back

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

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Contempt

Back

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.