Section 1 Flashcards

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Anarchy

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a state of society without government or law.

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Ambiguous

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open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal:

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Apathy

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absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.

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Censor

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any person who supervises the manners or morality of others.

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Competent

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having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified:

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Diligent

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constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything:

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Disdain

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to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.

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Diversity

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the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness:

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Enigma

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a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation:

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Hostile

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of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy:

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Innocuous

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not harmful or injurious; harmless:

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Laudable

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deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable:

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Obscure

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(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain:

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Pompous

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characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance:

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Prodigal

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wastefully or recklessly extravagant:

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Rational

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agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible:

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Reproach

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to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.

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Reverent

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feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful:

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Superficial

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being at, on, or near the surface:

20
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Valid

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sound; just; well-founded: