UNIT 1 Flashcards by Penny Jing | Brainscape

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Abscission

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cut; natural separation

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abscond

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To depart secretly

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abstinence

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Give up certain pleasure

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accretion

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grow in size or increase in amount

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adamant

compliant

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Uncompromising; unyielding

Yielding

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adulterate

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To corrupt or make impure

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affinity

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Fondness; like

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alacrity

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Cheerful willingness; eagerness

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Allay

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to lessen; ease; soothe

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alleviate

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To relieve; improve partially

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amalgamate

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To combine into a unified whole

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ameliorate

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To improve

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amenable

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Agreeable; cooperative;,suited

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amenity

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Sth that increase comfort

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amulet

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Charm against evil spirits

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anachronism

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Sth out of the proper time

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analogous

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Comparable

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anodyne

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Sth that calms or soothes the pain

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anomalous

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Irregular; deviating from the norm

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apogee

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Highest point; most distant point in an orbit

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apothegm

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Witty saying; motto

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appease

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To calm, pacify, placate