TOEFL S1 2013 Wk2

Ian T. (United States of America)
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  1. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  2. libertarian
    an advocate of freedom of thought and speech
  3. repeal
    cancel officially
  4. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  5. engage
    consume all of one's attention or time
  6. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  7. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  8. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  9. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  10. tease
    mock or make fun of playfully
  11. dictate
    a guiding principle
  12. vested
    fixed and absolute and without contingency
  13. discontent
    a longing for something better than the present situation
  14. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  15. monogamous
    having one mate
  16. disunity
    lack of unity (usually resulting from dissension)
  17. undertake
    enter upon an activity or enterprise
Created on Tue Apr 02 12:08:49 EDT 2013

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