CH 20 and 21 vocab Flashcards
1
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improvise
A
invent on the spot
(without preparation)
2
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credible
A
belivable
3
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interim
A
the time between
4
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designate
A
to appoint
5
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simulate
A
imitate
6
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secular
A
not related to religion
7
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cursory
A
done quickly without attention to detail
8
Q
shun
A
to keep away from
9
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latent
A
present but hidden/inactive
10
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deviate
A
to turn aside/stray
11
Q
menial
A
not requiring special skills
12
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empathy
A
the ability to share someone else’s feelings
13
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transcend
A
to rise above
14
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commemorate
A
to honor the memory of someone
15
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waive
A
to willingly give up
16
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consensus
A
an opinion held by everyone
17
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complacent
A
self-satisfied
18
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diligent
A
steady, determined and careful in work
19
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niche
A
an activity or situation suited to a person
20
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deplete
A
to use up
