Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Rudimentary

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Fundamental; necessary to learn first

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Instigate

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To bring about by moving others to action; stir up

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Resilient

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Able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune

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Collaborate

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To work together on a project; cooperate in an effort

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Zealot

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A person totally devoted to a purpose or cause

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Squelch

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To silence or suppress; crush

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Venerate

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To respect deeply; revere

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Despondent

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Downhearted; hopeless; overwhelmed with sadness

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Retrospect

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Reviewing the past; considering past events

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Scoff

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To make fun off; mock; refuse to take seriously

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