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Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Assertion

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The act of declaring something; a claim or declaration stated positively

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Assay

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An analysis to determine composition; an examination

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Attrition

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The act of rubbing away, wearing down, or weakening due to friction or constant pressure; gradual natural reduction (in personnel) due to retirement and death

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Audacious

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Fearlessly dating; bold; insolent; contentious of decorum

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Augment

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To increase; to make greater; to enlarge

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Auspicious

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Marked by signs of success or good fortune; favorable

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Austere

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Stern; strict; severe in appearance or manner; plain or simple

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Autocrat

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A ruler with unlimited power

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Baleful

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Ominous; dire; sinister

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Bandy

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To toss back and forth; to exchange; to discuss lightly

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