lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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emulate
A
to try to equal; to imitate
2
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avid
A
Having a strong desire for, to point of greed
3
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demean
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to cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character
4
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evoke
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To call forth: to produce
5
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inaugurate
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to install in office with a formal ceremony
6
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pervade
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to spread throughout
7
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turbulent
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Chaotic; unruly
8
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resilient
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Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune
9
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concise
A
short, and to the point
10
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pseudonym
A
a fictitious name used by an author; a pen name
11
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proprietor
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an owner of a store or other business
12
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excruciating
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very painful
13
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rebuff
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to reject bluntly
14
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brusque(brusk)
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Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
15
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despicable
A
Deserving contempt or scorn
