Unit 3 Flashcards

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acculturation

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the adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

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abominate

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to detest or hate intensely

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adventitious

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accidental, resulting from chance

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ascribe

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to assign as a quality or attribute

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circuitous

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taking a rounabout, lenthy course

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commiserate

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to feel or express sorrow or pity for; smpathize with

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enjoin

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to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit

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expedite

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to hasten the movement or progress of

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expiate

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to make amends for

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ferment

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a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; to make turbulent, to exciee or agitate

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inadvertent

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accidental, unintentional

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nominal

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in name only; insignificantly small, minor

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noncommittal

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not decisive; unwilling to a make a decision

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peculate

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to embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

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proclivity

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a natural propensity or inclination; tendency

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snagfroid

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coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

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seditious

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eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

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tenuous

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having little substance; flimsy

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vitriolic

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bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcasstic

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wheedle

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to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole