n o u n Flashcards

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affiliation

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have a close or official connection with a group or another person

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amendment

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a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc

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connotation

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ideas or qualities which a particular word or name makes you think of

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4
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demeanor

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the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings

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5
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exposition

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a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory

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6
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ignorance

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Lack of knowledge or information

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7
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inhabitant

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a person or animal that lives in a particular place

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libel

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a piece of writing that contains bad and false things about a person

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liaison

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communication between people or groups who work with each other

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10
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talisman

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an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm

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11
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atrocity

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an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act

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avail

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use, purpose, advantage, or profit

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13
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banter

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conversation that is funny and not serious 開玩笑

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bonanza

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a situation from which large profits are made

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