GRE vocab 3 Flashcards
1
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decree
A
an order or statement of an official decision
2
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to proscribe to
A
(of a government or other authority) to not allow something
3
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conform to
A
to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society
4
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hubris
A
a way of talking or behaving that is too proud
5
Q
avarice
A
an extremely strong wish to get or keep money or possessions
6
Q
anachronism
A
a person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown, discussed, etc.
7
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amortization
A
the process of reducing a cost or total in regular small amounts
8
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restitution
A
the return of objects that were stolen or lost
payment made for damage or loss
