vocab 6 Flashcards

1
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Instigate

A

to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin

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2
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Truant

A

a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation.

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3
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Inconsequential

A

not important or significant

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4
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Scrutiny

A

critical observation

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5
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Parsimony

A

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

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6
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Impute

A

to lay the responsibility or blame for often falsely or unjustly

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7
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Predominate

A

strongest or main element

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8
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Subside

A

become less intense, violent, or severe

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9
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Deprecate

A

express disapproval or dislike

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10
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Nimble

A

quick and light in movement or action

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