A Barrons Deck #8 Flashcards

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1
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Attenuate

A

Make thin; weaken

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Attest

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Testify, bear witness

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3
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Attrition

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Gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the work force without firing employees

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4
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Atypical

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Not normal

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5
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Audit

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Examination of accounts

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6
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Augment

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Increase; add to

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7
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August

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Impressive; majestic

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8
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Auspicious

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Favoring success

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9
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Authoritarian

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Subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominat ing another’s will

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Autocratic

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Having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial

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11
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Automaton

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Robot; person performing a task mechanically

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12
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Autonomous

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Self-governing

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13
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Avarice

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Greediness for wealth

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14
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Auxiliary

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Helper, additional or subsidiary

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15
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Averse

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Reluctant; disinclined

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16
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Aversion

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Firm dislike

17
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Avert

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  1. Prevent

2. Turn away

18
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Avid

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Greedy; eager for

19
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Avocation

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Secondary or minor occupation

20
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Avow

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Declare openly