Unit 5-Ch2 Flashcards

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1
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chunk

A

: a large noteworthy quantity or part

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2
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devastate

A

to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action

ex: a country devastated by war

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3
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grumble

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to keep complaining in an unhappy way

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4
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questionnaire

A

a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals

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5
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retail

A

the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers

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6
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amid

A

with the accompaniment of

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7
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backlash

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a sudden violent backward movement or reaction

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8
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social isolation

A

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9
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core partner

A

people with whom you discuss your most sensitive issues

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10
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diverse

A

differing from one another,

unlike

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11
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debate

A

a regulated discussion

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12
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retaliate

A

to repay in kind

ex: retaliate an injury

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13
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n. of incline

A

incline

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14
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v. of sensitive

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sensitize: to make sensitive

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15
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n. of devastate

A

devastation

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16
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let rip

A

to get very angry

17
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shrinking violet

A

someone who is very shy

18
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instill

A

to impart gradually

19
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adverse

A

acting against or in a contrary direction,

hostile

20
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induce

A

to move by persuasion or
influence,

to cause the formation of