Chapter 1
Lacking a moral sense; without principles
amoral
A tendency to think, act, or behave in a certain way; a leaning
inclination
To draw forth; bring about; cause
elicit
Injustice; unfairness; and instance of injustice
inequity
Determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse; random
arbitrary
Differing from what is customary; odd
eccentric
Rudely brief when speaking to someone
curt
To stop; bring to an end
terminate
A new custom, method, or invention; something newly introcuced
innovation
Motivated only by financial gain; greedy
mercenary
To find innocent or blameless
absolve
Cautious; on guard
wary
Orderly; systematic
methodical
Based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes; not objective
subjective
An indirect reference
allusion
A brief or unexpected meeting
encounter
To reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way
retort
Close; near (to something)
adjacent
Something that discourages or prevents a certain action
deterrent
A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
syndrome
Not giving in; stubborn
adamant
To lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of
demoralize
Able to be touched; having form and matter
tangible
Expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise
succinct
A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant
euphemism