ERWC Vocab 9/24/14

Question 1

is the academic study of social behavior, its origins, development, organization, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, social disorder and social change.

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Sociology

Question 2

an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.

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civilization

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are people who study the concepts and theories about human mental life and behavior that are based on psychology

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pop psychology

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withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.

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secede

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the fact or state of living or having objective reality

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existence

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very unusual or remarkable

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extraordinary

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follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them
(of a person or way) continue or proceed along (a path or route)

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pursue

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a state of confusion

disrupt the systematic functioning or neat arrangement of

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disorder

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requiring someone or something for financial, emotional, or other support

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dependent

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the action of mutilating or being mutilated

the infliction of serious damage on something

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mutilations

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a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true
a very slight trace of something

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suspicion

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very great amount

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overwhelmingly

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persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

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shun

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contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices
not sociable; not wanting the company of others

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anti-social

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(of a wound or other harm) inflicted on oneself

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self-inflicted

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the surrounding area or district

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environs

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a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment

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socialites

Question 18

a large basket with a lid used for laundry

a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic

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hamper

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in a way that is free from outside control or influence

without outside help; unaided

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independently

Question 20

the faculty by which a person decides on and inituates action
a legal document containing instructions as to what should be done with ones money and property after one’s death
intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen
bequeath something to (someone) by the terms of one’s ___

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will