CH 20 and 21 vocab Flashcards

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improvise

A

invent on the spot
(without preparation)

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2
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credible

A

belivable

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3
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interim

A

the time between

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4
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designate

A

to appoint

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5
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simulate

A

imitate

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6
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secular

A

not related to religion

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cursory

A

done quickly without attention to detail

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shun

A

to keep away from

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latent

A

present but hidden/inactive

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deviate

A

to turn aside/stray

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11
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menial

A

not requiring special skills

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12
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empathy

A

the ability to share someone else’s feelings

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13
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transcend

A

to rise above

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14
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commemorate

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to honor the memory of someone

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15
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waive

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to willingly give up

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consensus

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an opinion held by everyone

17
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complacent

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self-satisfied

18
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diligent

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steady, determined and careful in work

19
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niche

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an activity or situation suited to a person

20
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deplete

A

to use up