Chapter 1 Flashcards

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abroad

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to or in another country
overseas;internationally

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2
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abrupt

A

quick;without waiting
sudden

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3
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acceptable

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allowable;satisfactory
permissible

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4
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acclaim

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enthusiatic approval;applause
praise

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5
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adverse

A

displeasing;objectionable or bad
unfavorable

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aspect

A

a part or characteristic of something;an element
facet

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attractive

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calling attention to;pleasing;creating interest;pretty
appealing

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8
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autonomous

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by itself;with no association
independent

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9
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chronic

A

always present;continual
constant

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10
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disruptive

A

causing confusion and interruption
disturbing

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haphazardly

A

having no order or pattern;by chance
arbitrarily;carelessly

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12
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intervention

A

taking action;be involved
involvement

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13
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persistent

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continuous;refusing to give up
constant

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14
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postpone

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to change to a later time;to delay
reschedule

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15
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valid

A

producing a desired result based on truths or facts
convincing

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16
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withdraw

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to remove;take out or take back
extract

17
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disapproval

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the act of disagreeing;not giving approval
objection