4 Flashcards

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Contradict

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to be in contrast with

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controversial

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Highly debatable and causing contention

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Conventional

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abiding by accepted standards

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Convey

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to pass on or transfer

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5
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Conviction

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A firm belief in something

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6
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Corroborate

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to provide evidence for: to back up

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Counteract

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to work in opposition to

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8
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Counterargument

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an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument

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9
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Counterproductive

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hindering the achievement of a goal

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10
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Culmination

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the final act or climax

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11
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cultivate

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to foster the growth of

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12
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Decree

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to declare formally and with authority

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13
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Deference

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respect; regard

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14
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Deficient

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not enough in degree or amount

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15
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Demonstrate

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to do as an example
gives evidence for

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Demur

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to object to

17
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Deplete

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to use over time

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Desolate

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bare, barren, empty

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Devise

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to come up with

20
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Dilemma

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a problem, usualy requiring a choice between two options

21
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Diligence

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conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task

22
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Diminish

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to become smaller in scope or degree

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Dire

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hopeless and dangerous or fearful

24
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Discord

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disagreement

25
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Disdain

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a lack of respect and strong dislike

26
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Dismay

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hopelessness, stress, or consternation