Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Kinder

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Means to arouse or ignite something

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2
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Hasten

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Speed up or move quickly

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3
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Blatant

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Describes something evident or noticeable

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4
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Burnout

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To be drained or tired of something

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5
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Objective

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To be unbiased or have personal preference

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6
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Headstrong

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To be determined not to follow orders or advice

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7
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Cringe

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To react towards something with discomfort with physical motion

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8
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Domestic

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Describing a person or thing that relates to home

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9
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Frugal

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To be careful with resources, to be cheap

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10
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Curtail

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To shorten a length or something

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11
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Accolades

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To honor, praise, or have high recognition

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12
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Covert

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Something not intended for public knowledge

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13
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Abhor

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To reject something or disapprove

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14
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Mandate

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An official order or decree

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15
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Credible

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Something believable or convincing

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16
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Reprieve

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A temporary relief or break from something

17
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Tedious

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Something boring or repetitive

18
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Assortment

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A collection of many things that differ

19
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Oblivious

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Being unaware, ignorant

20
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Bolster

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To encourage, to make more confident

21
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Abstract

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Conceptual or irregular

22
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Conceptual

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Pertaining to concepts or the forming of concepts

23
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Hampered

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To hinder, make more difficult

24
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Cower

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To cringe or move away from something in fear

25
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Tangent

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To change or digression from current topic

26
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Nullify

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To make something invalid or cancel

27
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Tangible

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To be able to touch or hold, something material

28
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Absolution

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To pardon and forgive a wrongful deed or act

29
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Abrogate

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To formally end and agreement or contract

30
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Temper

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To alleviate or soothe or soften

31
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Plethora

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An abundance of, large or excessive amount

32
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Tentative

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To be apprehensive, cautious, or hesitant

33
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Retaliation

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To harm someone for harming you

34
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Admonish

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To warn, to caution or advise against

35
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Diatribe

A

Abusive criticism

36
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Tirade

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A prolonged out burst of bitter outspoken denunciation

37
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Memento

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Something special that is kept