U1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Hysteria

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An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior or beliefs.

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Ameliorate

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To make something that is bad or unsatisfactory better or more tolerable.

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Arbitrate

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To settle a dispute between two parties by having a third party decide after hearing both sides.

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Blasphemy

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The act of showing disrespect or a lack of reverence for God or something considered sacred.

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Callous

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Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling; showing a cruel disregard for others.

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Conjure

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To call upon or command a spirit or supernatural force, often by magic; also, to bring to mind or recall.

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Deference

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Respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.

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Malign

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To speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame.

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Pious

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Devoutly religious; showing a strong reverence for God & religious practices.

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Predilection

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A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.