unit 17/18 Flashcards
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synopsis
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a short outline or review of main points
2
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myopic
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near-sighted; lacking vision or foresight
3
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adumbrate
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to briefly outline or describe
4
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umbrage
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anger caused by an insult or slight
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discern
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to see or make out clearly, recognise
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discretion
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carefulness in what one says or does; prudence
7
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discrete
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separate or distinct
8
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apprise
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to make aware of; to notify
9
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comprise
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to consist of; to contain
10
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rreprehensible
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deserving condemnation; terribly wrong
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dour
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gloomy an stern
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obdurate
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wickedly stubborn; obstinate
13
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duress
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the use of force or threats to make someone act
14
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flux
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continuous change; instability
15
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influx
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a massive movement into
