Ethics & Social Judgment
Moral judgment, blame, praise, honor, fairness, and social evaluation.
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A2 (8) Pro
fault
A2
/fɔlt/
Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
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straight
A2
/stɹeɪt/
Going in one direction without bending or curving.
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fair
A2
/ˈfɜː/
Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.
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honor
A2
/ˈɑ.nɚ/
Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.
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blame
A2
/bleɪm/
To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.
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pride
A2
/pɹaɪd/
A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.
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unfair
A2
/ʌnˈfɛɚ/
Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.
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dishonest
A2
/dɪˈsɑnɪst/
Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.
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B1 (17) Pro
respect
B1
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
A feeling of admiration or high regard for someone or something.
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honest
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/
Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
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shame
B1
/ʃeɪm/
A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
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responsibility
B1
/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.
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glory
B1
/ˈɡloɹ.i/
Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.
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vice
B1
/ˈvaɪs/
Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit.
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guilt
B1
/ˈgɪlt/
The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.
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moral
B1
/ˈmoɹəl/
Relating to what is right and wrong in people's behavior.
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punish
B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.
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praise
B1
/pɹeɪz/
Words that show approval or admiration for someone or something.
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impotent
B1
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
unable to copulate, usually referring to a man
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incorrect
B1
/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/
Not correct; wrong.
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politely
B1
/pəˈlaɪtli/
In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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improper
B1
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.
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unfairly
B1
/ənˈfɛrli/
In a way that is not fair or just.
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sportsmanship
B1
/ˈspɔrtsmənˌʃɪp/
Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.
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respecter
B1
/rɪˈspɛktɚ/
a person who respects or shows consideration for someone or something
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B2 (35) Pro
suspicious
B2
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/
Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest.
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conscience
B2
/ˈkɑn.ʃəns/
The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.
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scandal
B2
/ˈskændəl/
An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved.
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dignity
B2
/ˈdɪɡnɪti/
The quality of being worthy of respect, and of respecting yourself.
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disgrace
B2
/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it.
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honorable
B2
/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/
Deserving respect and praise.
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virtue
B2
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃuː/
A good moral quality in a person.
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unacceptable
B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/
So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
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unreasonable
B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/
Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
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upright
B2
/ˈʌpɹaɪt/
Standing straight up; vertical.
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admirable
B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/
Deserving respect and approval.
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unnatural
B2
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature
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immoral
B2
/ɪˈmɔɹəl/
Morally wrong; not following accepted rules of right behaviour.
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unreliable
B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Not able to be trusted or depended on
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morally
B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/
In terms of what is right and wrong.
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wrongly
B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/
In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.
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discredit
B2
/dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/
To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
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bestow
B2
/bɪˈstoʊ/
To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.
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consensual
B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/
agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
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ethic
B2
/ˈɛθ.ɪk/
A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong that guides a person or group.
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inconsiderate
B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
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reputable
B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
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suspiciously
B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
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unjustly
B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/
In a way that is not fair or right.
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C1 (33) Pro
integrity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
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presume
C1
/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
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injustice
C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/
Lack of fairness; a situation in which people are treated wrongly or unfairly.
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remorse
C1
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
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purity
C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
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ethical
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəl/
Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.
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insolent
C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
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deceit
C1
/dɪˈsiːt/
Dishonest behaviour that is meant to trick or mislead someone.
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commend
C1
/kəˈmɛnd/
To praise someone or something formally.
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complimentary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Given free of charge.
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candid
C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/
Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
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upstanding
C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/
honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval
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revere
C1
/ɹə.viːɹ/
To respect and admire someone or something very deeply.
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conscientious
C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/
Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
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confer
C1
/kənˈfʌɹ/
To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision.
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degradation
C1
/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/
A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition.
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low-down
C1
/ˈloʊ.daʊn/
informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
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ethically
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
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gluttony
C1
/ˈɡlʌtəni/
habitual or excessive eating and drinking
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flagrant
C1
/ˈfleɪgrənt/
conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful
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disservice
C1
/dɪsˈsɝːvɪs/
an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions
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goody-goody
C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
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underhand
C1
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/
dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect
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unjustified
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/
not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted
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C2 (113) Pro
homage
C2
/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
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perverse
C2
/pɚˈvɝs/
Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.
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fiasco
C2
/fiˈæs.koʊ/
A sudden or unexpected failure.
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exemplary
C2
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi/
extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired
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reproach
C2
/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/
To criticize or blame someone for something they have done.
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chivalry
C2
/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/
honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable
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knave
C2
/neɪv/
dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man
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unscrupulous
C2
/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/
Without scruples; immoral.
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mercilessly
C2
/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/
without pity or mercy
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debauchery
C2
/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/
An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
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misbehave
C2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/
to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
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bigot
C2
/ˈbɪɡət/
a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions
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idiocy
C2
/ˈɪdiəsi/
extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment
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odious
C2
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
unequivocally detestable
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impunity
C2
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
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faithless
C2
/ˈfeɪθləs/
disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
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unsavory
C2
/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
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euthanasia
C2
/ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/
the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering
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unprovoked
C2
/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/
occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act
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underhanded
C2
/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
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savagery
C2
/ˈsævɪdʒəri/
extreme cruelty or violent brutality
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villainous
C2
/ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
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seducer
C2
/sɪˈduːsɝ/
a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively
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villainy
C2
/ˈvɪləni/
wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character
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C2+ (106) Pro
feasible
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/ˈfi.zə.bəl/
Able to be done in practice.
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remiss
C2+
/ɹəˈmɪs/
At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
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principled
C2+
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/
based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
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leastways
C2+
/ˈliːstˌweɪz/
at least
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novitiate
C2+
/nəˈvɪʃi.ət/
The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.
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ill-intentioned
C2+
/ˌɪl ɪnˈtɛnʃənd/
having harmful, dishonest, or malevolent intentions
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esteemable
C2+
/ɪˈstiːməbəl/
worthy of esteem, respect, or admiration
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machinate
C2+
/ˈmækɪneɪt/
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
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discountenance
C2+
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/
formal or dated: to disapprove of something and discourage, withhold support from, or refuse to tolerate it
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censure
C2+
/ˈsɛnʃɚ/
to express formal or severe disapproval of someone or something
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esteem
C2+
/ɪˈstim/
respect and admiration felt for a person or thing
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abase
C2+
/əˈbeɪs/
to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem; to humble
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belaud
C2+
/bɪˈlɔd/
to praise extravagantly or excessively
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bepraise
C2+
/bɪˈpreɪz/
to praise greatly or lavishly (archaic)
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demean
C2+
/dɪˈmin/
to lower in dignity or status; to debase
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disrespect
C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/
lack of respect or courtesy; to treat with rudeness
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extol
C2+
/ɪkˈstoʊl/
to praise enthusiastically and highly
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absolve
C2+
/əbˈzɑlv/
to free someone from blame, guilt, or obligation
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estimable
C2+
/ˈɛstɪməbəl/
worthy of great respect or esteem
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propriety
C2+
/prəˈpraɪɪti/
conformity to accepted standards of behaviour or morals
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blameworthy
C2+
/ˈbleɪmˌwɝði/
deserving of blame or censure
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equitable
C2+
/ˈɛkwɪtəbəl/
fair and impartial; just in dealing with all parties
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commendable
C2+
/kəˈmɛndəbəl/
deserving praise or approval
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confound
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/kənˈfaʊnd/
to confuse or to prove wrong
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