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    This document defines several terms related to ethics, morality, and human behavior. It includes terms describing virtues like fidelity, benevolence, and rectitude as well as vices like maleficence, licentiousness, and perfidy. Philosophical concepts are also defined, such as deontology, utilitarianism, altruism, and various philosophical beliefs including hedonism, stoicism, and skepticism. Psychological states of mind are touched on as well, including apathy, perplexity, limerence, and supine behavior.

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    This document defines several terms related to ethics, morality, and human behavior. It includes terms describing virtues like fidelity, benevolence, and rectitude as well as vices like maleficence, licentiousness, and perfidy. Philosophical concepts are also defined, such as deontology, utilitarianism, altruism, and various philosophical beliefs including hedonism, stoicism, and skepticism. Psychological states of mind are touched on as well, including apathy, perplexity, limerence, and supine behavior.

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    This document defines several terms related to ethics, morality, and human behavior. It includes terms describing virtues like fidelity, benevolence, and rectitude as well as vices like maleficence, licentiousness, and perfidy. Philosophical concepts are also defined, such as deontology, utilitarianism, altruism, and various philosophical beliefs including hedonism, stoicism, and skepticism. Psychological states of mind are touched on as well, including apathy, perplexity, limerence, and supine behavior.

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    Fidelity – the principle that one should keep one’s Vigorous – healthy active and strong in a physical Jaded

    Jaded – showing a lack of interest and excitement


    promises. sense. caused by having done or experienced too much of
    something.
    Deontology – the theory or study of moral obligation. Maleficence – the act of committing harm or evil.
    Licentious – lacking moral discipline.
    Rectitude – the quality of being honest and morally Benevolence – an act of kindness.
    correct. Caprice – an impulsive act; a sudden uncountable of
    Jocund – cheerful and light hearted. mood or behavior.
    Scrupulous – very careful about doing something
    correctly. Perfidious – deceitful and untrustworthy. Tranquil – free from disturbance; calm
    Mensch – a person of integrity and honor. Clout – special advantage or power. Decorous – in keeping with good taste and propriety;
    Treacherous – dangerous and unstable. polite and restrained.
    Apathy – the feeling of not having much emotion or
    interest. Reverent – showing a lot of respect; very respectful. Bountiful – liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or
    favors.
    Meritorious – deserving honor or praise. Utilitarianism – the belief that morally good actions
    is one that helps the greatest number of people. Sleazy – dishonest or immoral; not decent or socially
    Sagacious – having/showing an ability to understand respectable.
    difficult ideas and situation and to make good Egregious – extremely bad; not nice.
    decisions. Eschew – to avoid (something) especially because
    Altruism – feelings and behavior that shows a desire you do not think it is right, proper, etc.
    Impassive – not showing emotion. to help other people and a lock of selfishness.
    Aplomb – confidence and skill shown especially in
    Temperament – the usual behavior, attitude or mod Perplexity – something that is confusing and difficult difficult situation.
    of a person or personal. to understand.
    Cynicism – cynical beliefs – beliefs that people are
    Tenacious – very determining to do something. Fervor – a strong feeling of excitement and generally selfish and dishonest.
    Veracity – the quality of being truthful or honest. enthusiasm.
    Emulous – seeking to emulate or imitate someone or
    Stoic – a person who accepts what happens without Vigilant – alertly watchful especially to avoid something.
    complaining or showing emotion. danger.
    Knave – a tricky deceitful fellow.
    Tactful – careful not to offend or upset other people. Devout – loyal to something; serious and sincere.
    Velleity – to weakly wish or desire something
    Skeptic – someone inclined to doubt, or question Amicable – showing a polite and friendly desire to without taking action to achieve it.
    rather than just believe matters that are generally avoid disagreement and argument.
    accepted. Hedonism – belief that pleasure or happiness is the
    Dubitation – archaic doubt. most important goal in life.

    Egotism – the feeling or belief that you are better, Limerence – is a state of mind caused by a romantic
    more important, more talented etc., than other people. attraction to another person combined with an
    overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings
    Eudaimonia – achieving the best condition possible reciprocated.
    for a human being.
    Rapacious – aggressively greedy or grasping.
    Supine – failing to act or protest as a result of moral
    weakness or indolence. Fervent – having strong feelings.

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