Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions

A

acquire

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2
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To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike

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antagonize

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3
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Having the ability to do what is needed

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competent

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4
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To form; to make up/ to consist of or include

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comprise

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5
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To match; to be equal to

A

correspond

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6
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In poor condition from neglect or age

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dilapidated

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7
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very famous; outstanding

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illustrious

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8
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Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance

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incident

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9
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To receive something from someone after that person’s death

A

inherit

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10
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The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees

A

latitude

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11
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Unwilling, reluctant

A

loath

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12
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To declare something to be true

A

maintain

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13
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To make like new again

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renovate

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14
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To scold in a harsh or formal manner

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reprimand

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15
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To direct or manage activities

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supervise

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