Ivy Global, Deck 13 (241-260) Flashcards
1
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restrained
A
held back
2
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destitute
A
very poor
3
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impoverished
A
very poor
4
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aristocrat
A
a member of the upper class
5
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elite
A
upper class
6
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eminent
A
well-known
7
Q
hierarchy
A
a ranking of status in society
8
Q
promote
A
(1) to support a person or cause
(2) to raise in rank or importance
9
Q
demote
A
to reduce in rank or position
10
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subordinate
A
(1) lower in rank or importance
(2) to reduce in rank or importance
11
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suppress
A
to hold back
12
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inconsequential
A
unimportant
13
Q
creed
A
a statement of belief
14
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conviction
A
(1) very strong belief
(2) judgement that someone is guilty of a crime
15
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pious
A
faithful to a religion
16
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conform
A
to obey rules
17
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convention
A
(1) a meeting
(2) a custom
18
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orthodox
A
traditional
19
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uniform
A
(1) always the same
(2) an official outfit worn by a group
20
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anomaly
A
an unexpected or unexplained occurrence
