Vocabulary 4 Flashcards

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Impeach

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Make an accusation; hinder; charge

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Incognito

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Without revealing one’s identity b

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Hypotenuse

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The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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Hubris

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Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance

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Homogeneous

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All of the same or similar kind

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Hemoglobin

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Is a hemp protein in blood that helps transport oxygen, and gives blood it’s red color.

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Hegemony

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Leadership or dominate, especially by one country or social group over others.

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Gerrymander

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Divide unfairly and to one’s advantage; of voting districts.

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Gauche

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Having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave; socially awkward

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Gamete

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One of the cells that join together to begin making a person or other creature.

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Filibuster

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A legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that s/he opposes.

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Fiduciary

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A person to whom property or power is entrusted for the benefit of another.

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Fatuous

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Silly and pointless.

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Feckless

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Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

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Facetious

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Not meant to be taken seriously or literally; amusing; humorous

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