Lesson 2 Vocab Flashcards

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antagonize

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to earn the dislike of

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2
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antebellum

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belonging to the period prior to the Civil War

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3
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antechamber

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a waiting room at the entrance to a larger and more important room

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4
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antibiotic

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any group of substances that are capable of destroying microorganisms or stopping their growth

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antidote

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  1. a substance that counteracts the effects of poison 2. anything that counteracts something injurious
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6
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antisocial

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  1. avoiding the society or company of others; not social
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7
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arrogant

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excessively and unpleasantly self-important, as in disregarding all other opinions but one’s own

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8
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articulate

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spoken clearly and distinctly; articulate speech

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9
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atrocious

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extremely evil or cruel; wicked

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10
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audit

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an official and thorough examination of financial records or accounts

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11
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ante

A

before

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12
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anti

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against

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13
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audio

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hearing, sound

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