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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8 (grades 11) List 13

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altruism (noun) (13)the putting of others' well-being ahead of one's own; unselfishness
altruistic (adj) (13)unselfish
concurrent (adj) (13)taking place at the same time; simultaneous
context (noun) (13)1. the circumstances in which s/thing exists or occurs 2. the surroundings of a word or phrase in a spoken or written passage
crass (adj) (13)lacking delicacy or sensitivity; gross
cuisine (noun) (13)style of cooking
debase (verb) (13)to lower the quality, character or status of; to devalue
enjoin (verb) (13)1. to direct or command 2. to forbid or prohibit
extemporaneous (adj) (13)composed or performed on the spur of the moment, with little or no planning
genesis (noun) (13)an origin, creation, or beginning
libation (noun) (13)a liquid, usually wine, especially when poured as an offering or drunk as part of a ceremony
malaise (noun) (13)a vague feeling of uneasiness or unwellness
platitude (noun) (13)a thought or remark that is dull or trite
reconcile (verb) (13)1. to reestablish an amicable relationship 2. to bring to quiet submission 3. to bring into harmony or agreement
sunder (verb) (13)to break or force apart; to sever
travail (noun) (13)1. activity that is arduous and burdensome; toil 2. suffering or anguish

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