Unit 6 Flashcards

1
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A person that has a 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

A

aspire

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3
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A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice

A

bias

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4
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very obvious in an offensive or shameless way

A

blatant

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5
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expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths

A

candid

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6
Q

to stand up; to face boldly

A

confront

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7
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A first public appearance

A

debut

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8
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to sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register

A

enroll

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9
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to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused

A

fluster

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10
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freedom from being harmed or punished

A

impunity

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11
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to increase; to strengthen or deepen

A

intensify

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12
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to frighten, especially by threatening someone

A

intimidate

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13
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very unpleasant, disgusting

A

obnoxious

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14
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to answer, especially in a quick 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

A

stint

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