9 Flashcards

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Abdicate

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to give up a position, usually one of leadership

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Catalyze

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To inspire or spur action to

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3
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Latent

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hidden, but capable of being exposed

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4
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Precocious

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advanced, developing ahead of time

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5
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Sacrosanct

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holy, something that should not be criticized

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Pragmatic

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Practical; characterized by a simple but functional approach

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7
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Obsolete

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No longer used; out of date

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8
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Dissonance

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Lack of harmony or consistency

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9
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Complicit

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being an accomplice in a wrongful act

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10
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Inchoate

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unformed or formless, in a beginning stage

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