Vocabulary unit 2 Flashcards

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available

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ready to use, at hand

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cater

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to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service

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3
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dissuade

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to persuade not to do something

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3
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customary

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usual, expected, routine

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4
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entrepreneur

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a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

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firebrand

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a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person

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hazard

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(n.) risk, perial (v.) to exposed to danger or harm; to gamble

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7
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hinder

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to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

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8
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homicide

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the killing of one person by another

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9
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indignant

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filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, worthy, or mean

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indifference

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a lack of interest or concern

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indispensable

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absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

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11
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lubricate

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to apply oil or grease; to make smooth slippery or easier to use

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12
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mutual

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shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

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13
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pelt

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to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry

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14
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plague

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and easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a wide spread evil. (v) to annoy or bother

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posied

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balanced, suspended; calm, controlled, ready for action

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regime

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a government in power a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

17
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transparent

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allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understand; easily seen through or detected

18
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unscated

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wholly, unharmed, not injured