vocab week 1 Flashcards

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abdicate

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verb; give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

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analogy

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noun drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; an inference that if things agree in some respect they probably agree in others;

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abound

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verb be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

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amnesty

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noun the formal act of liberating someone; a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment

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acquittal

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noun judgment of not guilty;

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admirably

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adv. in an admirable manner

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aesthetic

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concerning or characterized bu an appreciation of beauty or good taste;aesthetically pleasing

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amiable

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dispose to please;diffusing warmth

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affiliate

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a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization

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affidavit

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written declaration made under oath; written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath

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