chapter 2 Flashcards

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A tendency, or preference, to think, act, or behave in a certain way

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Inclination

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rudely brief when speaking to someone; abrupt

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curt

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Cautious; on gaurd

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wary

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to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way

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retort

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to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerful of

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demoralise

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A situation requiring a difficult choice

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dilemma

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following, in time or order; next; later

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subseguent

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enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm

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zeal

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to deblierately; intense enthusiasm

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sabotage

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very angry

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irate

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