Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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To gain ownership of something; to get by ones own effort or actions. Something that is acquired

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acquire

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2
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To make enemy; 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. 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 up to be equal to. To exchange letters with another person. The act of exchanging letters. the letters that are exchanged

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correspond

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6
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In poor condition fro 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 ones physical or mental makeup, from one’s parent

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inherit

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10
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The distance north and south of the equator mesured in degrees. 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 un the same way or condition, to keep in good condition

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mantain

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13
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To make like new

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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. The act of managing or directing. A person who manages or directs activities

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supervise

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