Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards by Alexyss Nelson | Brainscape

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Abstract

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Theoretical, not concrete, non representational

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Abate

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Subside, decrease, lessen

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Acquiesce

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Assent, agree without protesting,

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Adroit

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Skillful

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Adulation

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Flattery, admiration

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Adversary

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Opponent

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Advocate

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Urge, plead for

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Affirmation

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Positive assertion, confirmation

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Altruistic

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Unselfishly generous, concerned for others

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Ambiguous

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Unclear or doubtful in meaning

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Ambivalence

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conflicting emotional attitudes

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Amorphous

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Formless, lacking shape or definition

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Anarchist

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Person who seeks to overturn the established government

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Anecdote

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Short account of an amusing or interesting event

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Anomaly

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Irregularity

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