Section 3 Flashcards

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affable

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Friendly or cordial

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benevolent

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Expressing Goodwill or kindly feelings

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verify

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To confirm or prove the truth of

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disparity

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Difference or inequality

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censure

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Strong expression of disapproval

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ephemeral

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Lasting a short time

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innovation

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Something new or different introduced

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refute

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To prove to be false

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amiable

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Showing pleasant or good-natured qualities

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enhance

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To raise to a higher degree

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virulent

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Actively poisonous or noxious

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preclude

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To prevent the existence or make it impossible

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antagonist

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A person who is opposed to another

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complacent

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Pleased with one’s self or situation.

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acquiesce

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To commit or comply silently without protest

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