Lesson 11 Flashcards
1
Q
abbreviate
A
To shorten by leaving out certain parts
2
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appropriate
A
Suitable or right for the purpose
3
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exclude
A
To leave out; to keep from being a part of
4
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fanciful
A
Not based on reason; unrealistic
5
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futile
A
Certain to fail; hopeless or useless
6
Q
grudge
A
A feeling of resentment
7
Q
inspire
A
To fill with emotion or great excitement
8
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majority
A
The greater number or part; more than half
9
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persevere
A
To refuse to give up despite difficulties
10
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possess
A
To have or own
11
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prejudice
A
An opinion or strong feeling formed without careful thought or regard to the facts
12
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resolute
A
Determined not to give in; unyielding
13
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sneer
A
To look down on with scorn; to mock or insult by words or manner
14
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unanimous
A
Without any disagreement
15
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unruly
A
Badly behaved
