Chapter 6 Flashcards

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sanction

A

to authorize, allow, or approve

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2
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inundated

A

overwhelm with large #

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3
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circumvent

A

to avoid by going around

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4
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reticent

A

quiet, reluctant to speak out

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5
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robust

A

healthy and strong; vigorous

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6
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cohesive

A

sticking or holding together; unified

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7
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vociferous

A

loud; noisy

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8
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attrition

A

becoming fewer in #

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9
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grievous

A

causing grief or pain

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10
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oblivious

A

unaware; failing to notice

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