Vocab Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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aspire

A

to strongly desire; to be ambitious (to do something or to get something)

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2
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lucrative

A

profitable; well-paying

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3
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deficit

A

a shortage; a lack (in amount)

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4
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abstain

A

to hold oneself back from something; refrain

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5
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benevolent

A

charitable

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6
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agnostic

A

a person who believes we cannot know whether or not there is a god

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7
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mandatory

A

required

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8
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diversion

A

an amusement or pastime; anything that relaxes or amuses

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9
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affiliate

A

to associate; join

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10
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dissent

A

disagrement

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