Vocabulary Flashcards

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aspiration

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a hope or ambition of achieving something

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circumscribe

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to restrict something within limits

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gratification

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a source of pleasure

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meritocracy

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the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability

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nuance

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a subtle difference

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proverbial

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well known

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tenet

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a principle or belief

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trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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tumult

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confusion or disorder

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virtuous

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having or showing high moral standards