unit 12 11/9 Flashcards
1
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environment surrounding atmosphere
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ambiance
2
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roundabout or lengthy
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circuitous
3
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short-lived or temporary
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transitory
4
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to agree, often at the urging of another
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accede
5
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one that precedes another
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antecedent
6
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an act of decision that is used as a model for future acts of decisons
A
precedent
7
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to violate or go against
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contravene
8
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artificial, aquired
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adventitious
9
Q
someone newly wealthy
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parvenu
10
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act or practice aimed at undermining authority, rebellion
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sedition
