lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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To become weaker;to decrease.

A

abate

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2
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To admit the existence of.

A

acknowledge

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3
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A person who acts or does business for another.

A

agent

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4
Q

The right given orders

A

authority

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5
Q

To ruin or destroy completely.

A

devastate

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6
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The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time.

A

epidemic

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7
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A number that’s not exact.

A

estimate

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8
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To force out of property by taking legal action.

A

evict

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9
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Not favoring one side more than another.

A

impartial

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10
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Hardworking.

A

industrious

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11
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To make very angry.

A

infuriate

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12
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Having nothing to do with the subject

A

irrelevant

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13
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Exact;specific.

A

precise

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14
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Something fake or false.

A

sham

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15
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A long, slow, and difficult journey.

A

trek

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