English 10-1 Flashcards
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assertion
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strong declaration
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counterproductive
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hindering the achievement of a goal
3
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cultivate
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to foster the growth of
4
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decree
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to declare formally and with authority
5
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deference
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respect; regard
6
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deficient
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not enough in degree or amount
7
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dire
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hopeless and dangerous or fearful
8
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discord
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disagreement
9
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doctrine
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a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or gov’t
10
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dubious
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doubtful, questionable
11
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enumerate
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to specify or count
12
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galvanizing
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thrilling, exciting, stimulating
13
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melodramatic
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extravagant or exaggerated
14
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momentous
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historically significant
15
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null
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legally void and ineffective
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omnipotent
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almighty and all powerful
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opine
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to openly express an opinion
18
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petulant
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cranky, pouty, irritable
19
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postulate
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to assert
20
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promulgate
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to put into law or formally declare
