Immigration Flashcards

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Daunting

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seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

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Deteriorate

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become progressively worse

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3
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Ennobling

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give (someone) a noble rank or title

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Embroil

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involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

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4
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Faction

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a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics

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5
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Humanitarian

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concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

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6
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Naturalize

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admit (a foreigner) to the citizenship of a country

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Pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

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Perpetual

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occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted

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Persecute

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harass or annoy (someone) persistently

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Propaganda

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information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view

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Tumult

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confusion or disorder

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13
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Stately

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having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance

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Fatigue

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extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

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15
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Reluctantly

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in an unwilling and hesitant way

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Sheepishly

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in an embarrassed manner due to shame or a lack of self-confidence