Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Aggrandize
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To increase in size enlarge
To cause to appear greater in power
Influence
1
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Aftermath
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Events following some occurrence
A consequence of
2
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Ajar
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Partially open
3
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Alienate
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To make hostile
To cause to feel unwelcome or estranged
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Alleviate
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To make less severe
To relieve
To lessen
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Allure
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To entice with something desirable
Tempt
Power of attraction
6
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Aloof
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Distant
Reserved in manner
Uninvolved
7
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Also-ran
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Loser
8
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Altercation
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A heated quarrel
9
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Alternative
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The choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities