Chapter 2 word list Flashcards
1
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advocate
A
a person who argues in favor of a position
2
Q
ambiguous
A
unclear in meaning; confusing
3
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ambivalent
A
undecided; having opposing feelings
4
Q
benediction
A
a blessing
5
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benefactor
A
someone who provides help especially in a form of a gift or donation
6
Q
benevolent
A
generous, kind
7
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benign
A
gentle, not harmful, mild
8
Q
burgeon
A
to expand, to flourish
9
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complacent
A
self-satisfied
10
Q
congregate
A
to come together
11
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dextrous
A
skilfull
12
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elusive
A
hard to pin down, evasive | avoid, escape
13
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encroach
A
to make gradual inroads into something
14
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equanimity
A
composure, calm
15
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equitable
A
fair
