Transcendentalism, List 2

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abject

(adj) Degraded; wretched; base, contemptible; cringing, servile; complete and unrelieved resignation or hopelessness

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affliction

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity; condition of suffering due to ill health

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clout

political force, power, or influence; the amount of influence or pull a person has

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congenial

gets along well, harmoniously with others; sociable; agreeable

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demagogue

known for using popular prejudices and false claims to gain power; an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of the audience

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despondent

feeling sad or discouraged; wanting to give up; depressed; without hope

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dissipation

wasteful consumption or indulgence in pleasure; dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

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evince

to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.

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frittered

waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters; spend frivolously or unwisely

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impunity

freedom from punishment, penalty or harm; exemption from punishment or loss

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inducement

a positive motivational influence; bringing about a desired result by persuasion

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insensibly

unaware of; indifferent to; without one's faculties;

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magnanimity

extreme generosity; generously noble in mind and heart

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perturbation

an unhappy and worried mental state; being disturbed or confused

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scourge

to punish severely; something that causes great pain and suffering

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spartan

marked by simplicity, courage and self-discipline; unsparing in discipline or judgment

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sublime

worthy of adoration or reverence; inspiring awe

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superfluous

extra or more than what is needed; beyond what is required or sufficient

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uncouth

awkward, uncultured, ill-mannered; lacking in refinement; vulgar

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usurpation

the seizing of or holding of by force; the unlawful or violent taking of power