Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Allegiance

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loyalty, faithfulness, solidarity

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2
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ambiguous

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vague, obscure, indirect

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3
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ardent

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fervent, enthusiastic, devoted, zealous

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4
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expertise

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adroitness, ability, expertness, know-how

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5
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explicit

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definite, precise, unambiguous

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6
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foment

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incite, instigate, provoke

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7
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fortuitous

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serendipitous, accidental, fortunate, casual, lucky

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8
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inflammatory

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incendiary, seditious, subversive, malevolent

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insupportable

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intolerable, unbearable, heavy handed, oppressive

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10
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levy

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tax, encumber, burden, tariff, fee, excise

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onus

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burden, obligation, fault, guilt, culpability

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12
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pare

A

peel, trim, reduce, prune, decorticate

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13
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pecuniary

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monetary, financial, economic, banking, accounting

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14
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petition

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suit, application,

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