Final Exam Vocabulary Review Part 1

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Decadence

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Excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury; low moral standards.

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Transcend

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To go farther, rise above, be more important or better than something.

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Hackneyed

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Overused and unoriginal; lacking freshness or originality.

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Innuendo

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An indirect or subtle reference, often implying something derogatory.

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Intrinsic

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Belonging naturally; essential.

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Epitome

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A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

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Proclivity

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A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination.

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Ameliorate

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To make something better or improve a situation.

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Permeate

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To spread throughout something; to penetrate.

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Commiserate

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To express or feel sympathy or pity.