Chapter 8 Pt. 1 Flashcards

1
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Having great power, influence, or effect

A

Potent

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2
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Characteristic of an official in aa government department

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Bureaucratic

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3
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Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

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Resentment

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4
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An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting

A

Skirmish

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5
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The exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever

A

Leverage

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6
Q

Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

A

Incompetent

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7
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Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders

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Insubordinate

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8
Q

Subject to change

A

Contingent

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