23 and 24 Flashcards

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composite

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something put together from many different parts

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Depose

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to forcefully remove from office or power

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exposition

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a public exhibition

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imposition

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Something that is required, a burden or unfair demand.

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imposter

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a person who assumes a false identity.

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juxtaposition

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placement by side or close by

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opposition

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a resistance; disagreement

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proponent

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a person who argues in support of something.

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proposition

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a plan suggested for acceptance. a proposal

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repository

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a safe place for storage

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detract

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to reduce the value of

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distraction

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something that draws attention away

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distraught

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emotionally agitated

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14
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entreaty

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a heartful plea or request

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extract

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to draw or pull out

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intractable

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difficult to manage or control

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protracted

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made longer

18
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retract

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to pull back like a statement

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tract

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an area of land

20
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traction

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grip or hold