Units 71-72 Flashcards

1
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innovative

A

invent or come up with something

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2
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respite

A

temporary relief; delay

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3
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euphemism

A

something used as a substitute for something considered offensive

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4
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indulgent

A

to partake in and usually enjoy something

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5
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decorum

A

something suitable for something specific

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6
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levity

A

lightness of mood that teachers may find inappropiate

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7
Q

propagate

A

multiplication/reproduction in plants - this case referring to ideas or innovated things

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8
Q

reactionary

A

someone whose ideas are based in contrast of an opposing idea.

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9
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heterogeneous

A

all the elements of a group are different all over the place.

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10
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diverse

A

a diverse group of people are all different and have different backgrounds

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11
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motley

A

an odd fit that might not fit together otherwise. odd

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12
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sundry

A

miscellaneous things

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13
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variegated

A

each individual thing is different

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