Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
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Coerce
A
To make somebody do something by force or threat
2
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Coherent
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Logically consistent, intelligible
3
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Complacency
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Self-satisfied ignorance of danger
4
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Confidant
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A person entrusted with secrets
5
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Connive
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To plot, scheme
6
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Cumulative
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Increasing, building upon itself
7
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Debase
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To lower the quality or esteem of something
8
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Decry
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To criticize openly
9
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Deferential
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Showing respect for anothers authority
10
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Demure
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Quit, modest, reserved
11
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Deride
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To laugh at mockingly, scorn
12
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Despot
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One who has total power and rules brutally
13
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Diligent
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Showing care in doing ones work
14
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Elated
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Thrilled, overjoyed
15
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Eloquent
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Moving, expressive
