305-315 Flashcards

1
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To repeat, often excessively = again and again.

A

reiterate

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2
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At the press conference, the politician seemed to just————– the same things he’d said before.

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reiterate

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3
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Surrender or give up a right or possession.

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relinquish

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4
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No one wants to————- power once they have it.

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relinquish

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5
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Slow to act due to unwillingness.

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reluctant

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6
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The child was very———— to jump into the cold water.

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reluctant

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7
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intended to correct something that is wrong or to improve a bad situation

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remedial

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8
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The mayor asked for———– action to repair damaged bridges

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remedial

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9
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A radiograph of a kidney.

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renography

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10
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The doctor took a ———- to diagnosis the patient’s kidney disease.

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Renography

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11
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to give up formally, to disclaim

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renounce

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12
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In 1936, Edward VIII chose to———— the crown.

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renounce

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13
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The act of returning a person or thing to the country of origin.

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repatriation

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14
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————-of refugees is essential to rebuilding the country.

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repatriation

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15
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synonym of consequence

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repercussion

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16
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Any decrease in tourism could have serious————– for the local economy.

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repercussions

17
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To repeat or duplicate.

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replicate

18
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the ability of DNA to————— itself

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replicate

19
Q

A tomb for the remains of the dead.

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repository

20
Q

The Taj Mahal in India was built as a———— in the 17th century.

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repository

21
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To take possession of property, especially for nonpayment of money due.

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repossess

22
Q

When the homeowner continually failed to make mortgage payments, the bank had to———- the house.

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repossess