"How an aristocracy may be created by industry" vocab

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Adroit

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

(skill, cleverness, adept) noun unlike dexterity

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Dexterity

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

(adroitness, skill, agility) adjective unlike adriot

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Aristocracy

the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding heredity titles or offices.

(nobility, ruling class, government)

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Axiom

a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

(maxim, principle, theory)

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Opulent

rich in appearance; showing great wealth

(wealthy, luxury, rich)

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Soliditary

unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

(unity, agreement, harmony)

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Impoverished

(of a person or area) made poor.

(poor, drained , poverty)

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Toil

work extremely hard

(labor, struggle, effort)

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Inkling

a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint. (idea, clue, notion)