. Flashcards

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Altruism noun;

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selflessness and concern for the well-being of others

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Mandate noun

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an official order or commission to do something.

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Patronizing

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speaking or behaving toward someone as if they are stupid or not important

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Anecdote

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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Mitigate

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make it less severe, serious, or painful.

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Rally

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troops) coming together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat

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Dispersion noun;

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abusively disparaging speech or writing.

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Plagiarism

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the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.

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Unassailable

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unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

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Tractable

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easy to control or influence.

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