LA2 Vocab. Study Set: Flashcard #3

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What does 'acrimony' mean?

Back

A tense bitterness in a relationship.

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What does 'futile' mean?

Back

Incapable of producing any result.

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What does 'nuance' mean?

Back

A subtle difference.

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What does 'engender' mean?

Back

To cause or give rise to.

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What does 'augment' mean?

Back

To increase.

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What is the meaning of 'gauche'?

Back

Lacking social grace or sensitivity.

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What does 'covert' mean?

Back

Not openly acknowledged or displayed.

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What does 'insidious' mean?

Back

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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What does 'renown' mean?

Back

The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

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What does 'altruism' mean?

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The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.