Vocab Chapter 17 Flashcards

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perception

A

insight or understanding gained through observation; impression

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prone

A

having a tendency; inclined to do something

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3
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relentless

A

persistent; continuous

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4
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rationale

A

the underlying reasons for something; logical basis

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5
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flippant

A

disrespectful and not serious enough

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6
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congenial

A

agreeable or pleasant in character; friendly; sociable

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7
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prompt

A

to urge into action; motivate

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8
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reprisal

A

the paying back of one injury or bad deed with another

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9
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impasse

A

a situation with no way out; dead end

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10
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rapport

A

relationship, especially one that is close, trusting, or sympathetic

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