Unit 2 Flashcards

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(adj) unfavorable,negative,working against

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adverse

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2
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(N)a person who attacks violently

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assailant

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3
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(v.) to meet face to face

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confront

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4
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belonging to the same period of time as oneself

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contemporary

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5
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(V.) to portray,to represent or show

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depict

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6
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(ADJ) without any good reason or cause

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groundless

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7
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(N.) a person who pretends

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hypocrite

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8
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(N.) a person who does imitations

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mimic

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9
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(ADJ).Peaceful,calm ,free

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serene

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10
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(ADJ.) embarrassed,resembling

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sheepish

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11
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(ADJ.) extremely dry;dull

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Arid

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12
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(N.) large wave

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billow

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13
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(V.) to force,compel,to restrain

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constrain

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14
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(ADJ.) free from selfish motives

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disinterested

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15
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(V.) go reach around;to enclose

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encompass

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16
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(ADJ.) impossible to understand

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incomprehensible

17
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(V.) to handle or use skillfully

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manipulate

18
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(N.) the greatest possible amount or degree

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maximum

19
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(V.) to wrinkle or make uneven

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ruffle

20
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(N.) the strength needed to keep going or to overcome

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stamina