Ets Official General Flashcards

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1
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Schism

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Difference of opinion

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Sartorial

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Related to tailoring, clothes etc

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3
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Brandish

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To wave or flourish something as a threat

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4
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Fleeting

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Shortlasting momentary

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5
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Invigoration

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To provide strength

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6
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Profundity

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A great depth of something

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7
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dichotomy

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a division or contrast between the 2 things that are completely different

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predicament

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a difficult and unpleasant situation

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9
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adulator

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one who uses excessive flattery(sycophant)

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10
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discourse

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a discussion in writing or otherwise

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11
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abridged

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shortened, sypnotic

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12
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misnomer

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an incorrectly applied name

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13
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incipient

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ongoing, developing

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14
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indemnified

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compensate for loss

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manacled

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shackle, handcuff, restraint

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16
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rein

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to restrain, keep in control

17
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latitude

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freedom from restrictions

18
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clerical

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member of clergy (opposite of secular)

19
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melding

A

merge

20
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vigorous

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strong, healthy