Unit 4 Flashcards

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To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own effort or actions.

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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.
To exchange letters with another person.

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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.
To receive, as part of one’s physical or mental makeup, from one’s parents

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Inherit

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10
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The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
A region as marked by its distance from the equator.
Freedom from strict rules.

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Latitude

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11
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Unwilling, reluctant

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Loath

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12
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To declare something to be true.
To continue in the same way or condition.
To keep in good condition.

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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.
A strong scolding from someone in authority.

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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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