Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

A

adverse

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2
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a person who attacks violently{with blows or work}

A

assailant

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3
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to meet face to face, especially as a challenge, come to grips with

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confront

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4
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belonging on the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time

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contemporary

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5
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to portray,to represent or show in the form of a picture

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depict

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6
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without any good reason or cause, unjustified

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groundless

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7
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a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two faced person

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hypocrite

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8
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a person who does imitations; to imitate; to make fun of

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mimic

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9
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peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand

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serene

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10
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embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid

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sheepish

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