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Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience"

AB
DinLoud Clamor
AlacrityCheerful
FainWillingly; Gladly
ExpediencyRegard for what is advantageous rather than what is right
ResignTo give up position
PalpitationTo flutter or tremble
CorseArchaic term for corpse
PhilanthropistSomeone who performs charitable actions
DemagoguePerson who gains power/popularity by arousing emotions & prejudices of people
Inducementsomething that induces or persuades
GregariousSociable
DespondingTo be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage
WontAccustomed; Habit
InvidiousOffensively or Unfairly discriminating
SuperfluousExtra; Unnecessary
LyceumInstitution for Education
ShireA county in Great Britian
AloofReserved
AbetTo encourage in wrongdoing
PretextPut forward to conceal true purpose or object
RectitudeRightness of principle or conduct
EsteemingRegarding highly or favorably
ObstinatelyFirmly/stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc
CondescendDo something in a haughty way, as though it is below one's dignity or level of importance
AggrievedWronged; Offended
BehoovesUse; Advantage; Benefit
CivilMatters pertaining to rights of individuals
ConformitySimilarity in form or character; Agreement
ModeManner of acting or doing
ApplicableCapable of or suitable for being applied; Appropriate
ExpedientConductive to advantage or interest rather than right
ConscientiousGoverned by or conforming to the dictates of conscience
InclinedProne to
UnscrupulousConscienceless; Unprincipled
EradictionTo remove or destroy utterly
RedressingTo correct a past wrong
FoistTo force upon or impose unjustifiably
DiabolicalDevilish; Outrageously Wicked
ImpetuousImpulsive
UnconciliatoryNot feeling sorry
TransgressingTo violate law, command, moral code, etc



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