Vocab 6
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Kachemshoff on January 18, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 requite (verb) | to give or do in return |
| repine (verb) | to be frettfully discontented; fret; complain |
| remonstrate (verb) | to say or plead in protest, objection or disapproval |
| remuneration (noun) | the act of paying, recompensing or rewarding for work, trouble, etc. |
| regenerate (verb) | to revive or produce anew; bring into existence |
| untoward (adj) | unfavorable or unfortunate |
| ungainly (adj) | not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy |
| unbecoming (adj) | detracting from one's appearance, character or reputation; unattractive or unseemly |
| unctuous (adj) | characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave or smug |
| unforeseen (adj) | not felt or realized beforehand; unexpected |
| colloquialism (noun) | expression pertaining to words or expressions more suitable for speech than writing; in informal, conversational style |
| altruism (noun) | the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others |
| cynicism (noun) | cynical disposition, character or belief |
| sophism (noun) | a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone |
| elitism (noun) | consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group |
| re | back, again |
| un | no |
| ism | doctrine, system, manner, condition, act, characteristic |
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