National Geographic Match 2015 Flashcards
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Maverick (n)
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A lone dissenter, often pursuing rebelliously contrary policies or ideas
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Auspice (n)
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Patronage; support
Usually auspices
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Accretion (n)
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An increase in size or extent
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Exacerbate (n)
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To increase the severity, bitterness , violence off
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Egalitarian (adj)
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Characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life
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Dogma (n)
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An official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc. as of a church
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Dogmatic (adj)
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Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated
