Vocab - 3 Flashcards

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Acculturation
(n.)

*blender

A
  • the modification of social patterns (characteristics) by contact between groups
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Adventitious
( adj. )

*oops

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  • result of chance, accidental not essential
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Ascribe
( v. )
πŸ’³

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  • to assign or refer , give credit
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Circuitous
( adj. )
πŸ”ƒ

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  • indirect, roundabout
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Commiserate
( v. )
😞 ~it’s ok

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-empathize, pity , shared distress

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Enjoin

v.

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  • to prohibit
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Expedite
( v.)
πŸ†™

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  • make easy , speed up progress
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Expiate
( v. )
πŸ†•

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  • to amends
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Inadvertent

adj.

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Unconsidered, accident, resulting from lack of attention

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Nominal

adj.

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To small to be considered

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Noncommittal

adj.

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Not definite / decisive

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Peculate

v.

A

Steal an item given with trust

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Proclivity

n.

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Natural or habitual tendencies

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Sangfroid
( n.)
😎

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Composure ( especially in tough situations)

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Seditious

adj.

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Rebellious, overthrow

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Tenuous

adj.

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Thin slender not dense

17
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Vitriolic

adj.

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Bitter sarcastic

18
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Wheedle

v.

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Flattery , sweet talk

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Abominate
(v.)

*abomination (sloths)

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  • to have an intense dislike or hate

* loathe