High-Frequency 5 Flashcards
1
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augment
A
increase; add to
2
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austere
A
forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented
3
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authoritarian
A
subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another’s will
4
Q
autonomous
A
self-governing
5
Q
aversion
A
firm dislike
6
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consensus
A
general agreement
7
Q
contraint
A
compulsion; repression of feelings
8
Q
contend
A
struggle; compete; assert earnestly
9
Q
contentious
A
quarrelsome
10
Q
contract (v)
A
compress or shrink; make a pledge; catch a disease
11
Q
conviction
A
judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
12
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cordial
A
gracious; heartfelt
13
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corroborate
A
confirm; support
14
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discordant
A
not harmonious; conflicting
15
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discount (v)
A
disregard; dismiss
