Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Assent

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Agreement

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Candid

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Honest, straightforward

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Harass

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Attack; bother

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Tyranny

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Oppressive power

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Redress

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Compensation for wrong doing

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Acquiesce

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Agreement without protest

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Rectitude

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Correctness; righteousness

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Prudent

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Sensible; careful

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Propitious

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Favorably inclined or disposed

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Tempest

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A violent storm with high winds

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Martial

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Relating to war

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Implore

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Ask or beg earnestly

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Pensive

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Thinking deeply or serious

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Lament

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Feel sorrow for; mourn

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Insidious

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Deceitful; treacherous

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Vigilant

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Alert to danger

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Despotism

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Absolute rule; tyranny

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Salutary

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Beneficial; promoting good purpose

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Unanimity

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Complete agreement

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Asylum

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Place of refuge

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Penury

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Lack of money, property or necessities

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Despotic

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Harsh, cruel, unjust

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Subsistence

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Means of support