Unit 2 Set A -b Flashcards

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1
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Adverse

A

unfavorable, nagative

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Assailant

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A person who attacks with violent blows or words

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Confront

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To meet head to head

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4
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Contemporary

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A person of the same time

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5
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Depict

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To portray

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6
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Groundless

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Without any good reason or cause

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7
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Hypocrite

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A two faced person

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8
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Mimic

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A person who does imitations

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Serene

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Peaceful calm

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10
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Sheepish

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Embarrassed

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Arid

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Extremely dry

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12
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Billow

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A large wave

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Constrain

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To force, compel

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14
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Disinterested

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Free from selfish motives

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15
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Encopass

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Go or reach around

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Incomprehensible

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Impossible to understand

17
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Manipulate

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To handle or use skillfully

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Maximum

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The greatest possible amount or degree

19
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Ruffle

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To wrinkle or make uneven

20
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Stamina

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The strength you need to overcome something