P&P Vocab Chp. 27-37
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Avarice
Extreme greed for material wealth
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Effusion
An unrestrained expression of emotion
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Discernable
Capable of being seen/noticed
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Ostentatious
Intended to attract/impress others
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Deference
Being courteous or respectful to someone
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Earnest
Sincere and firm belief in one’s opinions
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Formidable
Inspiring fear or dread
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Trepidation
Feeling of alarm or dread
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Deportment
The way a person behaves towards other people
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Alacrity
Liveliness and eagerness
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Controvert
Proved to be false
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Composure
Steadiness of mind under stress
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Impolitic
Unwise
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Concise
Expressing much in few words
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Conjecture
Conclusion formed on incomplete information
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Penance
Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something
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Tractable
Easily managed
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Prodigious
Very impressive; far beyond what is usual
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Officious
Assertive of authority in an annoying and unwelcome way (aka current Stuco prez)
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Ardent
Characterized by intense emotion
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Endeavor
Trying hard to achieve something
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Remorse
A feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
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Abhorrence
Hate coupled with disgust (shelly to taylor swift haters)
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Dissipation
Acting without morals and engaging in sensual pleasure
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Upbraid
Express criticism towards
