vocab 6 favero

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requite (verb)

to give or do in return

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repine (verb)

to be frettfully discontented; fret; complain

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remonstrate (verb)

to say or plead in protest, objection or disapproval

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remuneration

the act of paying, recompensing or rewarding for work, trouble, etc.

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regenerate (verb)

to revive or produce anew; bring into existence

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untoward (adj)

unfavorable or unfortunate

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ungainly (adj)

not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy

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unbecoming (adj)

detracting from one's appearance, character or reputation; unattractive or unseemly

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unctuous (adj)

characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave or smug

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unforeseen (adj)

not felt or realized beforehand; unexpected

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colloquialism (noun)

expression pertaining to words or expressions more suitable for speech than writing; in informal, conversational style

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altruism (noun)

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others

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cynicism (noun)

cynical disposition, character or belief

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sophism (noun)

a specious argument for displaying ingenuity in reasoning or for deceiving someone

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elitism (noun)

consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group

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re

back, again

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un

no

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ism

doctrine, system, manner, condition, act, characteristic