Vocab 14 Flashcards
1
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Adverse
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Opposing; contrary to one’s interests; harmful or unfavorable
2
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Averse
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Referring to a feeling of avoidance and dislike
3
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Ingenious
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Marked by inventive skill and imagination; extremely clever
4
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Ingenuous
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Unable to decieve; openly straightforward
5
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Persecute
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To continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone; to annoy persistently
6
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Prosecute
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To bring action against, in court of law
To continue an activity until it is completed
7
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Quorum
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The minimum number of people who must be present to make a decision
8
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Quota
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The amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment
A number or percentage, especially of people, that represents an upper limit or a required minimum
9
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Respectfully
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With regard and esteem; politely
10
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Respectively
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Referring to things or people in the order given
