Unit 6 Flashcards

1
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A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful.

A

Addict

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2
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To have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek.

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Aspire

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3
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A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice.

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Bias

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4
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Very obvious.

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Blatant

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5
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Expressed honestly

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Candid

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6
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To stand up to.

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Confront

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7
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A first public appearance.

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Debut

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8
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To sign up to become a member of something.

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Enroll

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9
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To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.

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Fluster

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10
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Freedom from being harmed or punished.

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Impunity

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11
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To increase; to strengthen or deepen.

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Intensify

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12
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To frighten, especially threatening someone.

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Intimidate

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13
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Very unpleasant; disgusting.

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Obnoxious

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14
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To answer, especially in a quick or clever way.

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Retort

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15
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A period of time devoted to a job or some task.

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Stint

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