ACT 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Omit

A

leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully

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2
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Orient

A

align or position something relative to a known point or landmark

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3
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Paradox

A

an idea that despite sound, (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory

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4
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Pensive

A

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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5
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Peril

A

serious or immediate danger

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6
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Perpetual

A

occurring repeatedly; so frequent as so to seem endless or uninterrupted

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7
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Ponder

A

think about something carefully

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8
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Potent

A

having great power, influence, or effect

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9
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Precede

A
  1. come before something (in time) 2. come before in order of position
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10
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Predate

A

exist or occur at a date earlier than something

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11
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Principle

A

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

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