Vocab 9 Flashcards

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Diminution

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n- lessening; reduction in size

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Placate

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v- pacify; conciliate

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Innovation

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n- change; introduction of something new

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Heresy

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n- opinion contrary to popular belief.

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Incite

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v- to arouse to action

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Scrutinize

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v- examine closely and critically.

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Reticence

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n- reserve; inclination to silence

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Somber

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adj- gloomy; depressing

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Succinct

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adj- brief; compact

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Disparity

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n- difference; condition of inequality.

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Sanction

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v. approve; ratify

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