Session 8 Flashcards

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Anarchy

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In absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder

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2
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Monarchy

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Govt headed by a king or queen; single leader

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3
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Anecdote

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An account of a humorous or revealing incident

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4
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Anguish

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Agonising physical or mental pain

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5
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Animosity

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Resentment, hostility, ill will

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6
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Anomaly

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An aberration, an irregularity, a deviation

“Something that is anomalous is not normal or regular

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Antecedent

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Someone or something that went before

“Your parents, grandparents could be said to be your antecedents
“Predecessor”

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8
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Antipathy

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Firm dislike

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9
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Antithesis

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A person or thing that is direct opposite of someone or something else.

“Love is antithesis of selfishness”

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10
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Apartheid

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Segregation on grounds of race, gender etc.

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