Need to know 4 Flashcards

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census

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an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

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2
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cessation

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the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

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3
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charisma

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compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

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4
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chastise

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rebuke or reprimand severely.

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5
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cherish

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protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

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chic

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elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

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chronic

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(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

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8
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civility

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formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

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9
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clairvoyant

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a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

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10
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clandestine

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

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clause

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a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract.

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12
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cleft

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split, divided, or partially divided into two.

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13
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coercion

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the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

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14
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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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15
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cognizant

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having knowledge or being aware of.

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16
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colloquial

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(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

17
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comatose

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of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness.

18
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commendation

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praise.

19
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commodity

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a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.

20
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commotion

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a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

21
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compassion

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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

22
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compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

23
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compensate

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give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense./reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect.

24
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competent

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(of a person) efficient and capable.

25
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complacent

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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

26
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complex

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consisting of many different and connected parts.

27
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complimentary

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given or supplied free of charge.

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comply

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(of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command.

29
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composed

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having one’s feelings and expression under control; calm.

30
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comprehensive

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complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

31
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comprise

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consist of; be made up of.

32
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compromise

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an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

33
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conceal

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keep from sight; hide.

34
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concede

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admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it./surrender or yield (something that one possesses).

35
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conceited

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excessively proud of oneself; vain.

36
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concise

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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

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