Group 1 Flashcards

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Abstract

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Adj. not easy to understand; theoretical

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Acclaim

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N. Loud approval; applause

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3
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Acquiesce

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V. Agree or consent to an opinion

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4
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Adamant

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Adj. not yielding; firm

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5
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Adversary

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N. An enemy; foe

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Advocate

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V. To plead in favor of

N. Supporter; defender

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7
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Aesthetic

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Adj. showing good taste; artistic

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8
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Alleviate

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V. To lessen or make easier

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9
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Aloof

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Adj. distant in interest; reserved; cool

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10
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Altercation

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N. Controversy; dispute

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11
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Altruistic

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Adj. unselfish

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12
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Amass

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V. To collect together; accumulate

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13
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Ambiguous

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Adj. not clear; uncertain; vague

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14
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Ambivalent

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Adj. undecided

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15
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Ameliorate

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V. To make better; to improve

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Amiable

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Adj. friendly

17
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Amorphous

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Adj. having no determinate form

18
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Anarchist

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N. One who believes that a formal government is unnecessary

19
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Antagonism

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N. Hostility; opposition

20
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Apathy

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N. Lack of emotion or interest

21
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Appease

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V. To make quiet; to calm

22
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Apprehensive

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Adj. fearful; aware; conscious

23
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Arbitrary

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Adj. based on ones preference or whim