Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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Disparity
A
inequality or difference
2
Q
Renounce
A
to give up or abandon
3
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Officious
A
too ready to please, praise, or obey
4
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Scathing
A
harsh or caustic
5
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Facetious
A
joking, meant to be amusing
6
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Empirical
A
based on experiment and observation
7
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Differentiate
A
to make or become different
8
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Treastise
A
a formal, written discussion of a subject
9
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Quiescence
A
inactivity, quietness
10
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Testimonial
A
a tribute to a person’s accomplishments
11
Q
Chauvinism
A
biased belief in the superiority of one’s own group, sex, or nation
12
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Epitome
A
an ideal example; a summary
13
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Inexorable
A
unalterable; relentless
14
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Cosmopolitan
A
international; beyond national boundaries
15
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Devoid
A
entirely without; empty
