Vocab #2 Flashcards

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Abrasive

A

tending to abrade: causing abrasion: abrading

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2
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Bilk

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to block the free development of frustrate

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3
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Covert

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to change (something) into a different form or properties; transmute; transform

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4
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Engender

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to cause to exist or to develop: produce

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5
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Hangar

A

a large building in which aircraft are kept

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6
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Knotty

A

so full of difficulties and complications as to be likely to defy solution

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7
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Nuance

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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

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8
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Plagiarism

A

using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit

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9
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Renown

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a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored

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10
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Tangent

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an abrupt change of course: digression

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