Vocabulary Words from Readings 2 Flashcards by Rory Calabria | Brainscape

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Encounter

A

to meet

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Misnomer

A

incorrectly named (Platt)

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Primal

A

Ancient

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Patronizing

A

treat condescendingly

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Mnemonic

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something/device that helps remember

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Observe

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counterpart (Bass - Tibeats)

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Finesse

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skillful handling of a situation

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Oblivion

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unmindful

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Revulsion

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A strong reaction against something

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Diffusion

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to spread

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Protocol

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official/proper

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Ascertain

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to make certain

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Avarice

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excessive greed/lust

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Haughty

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arrogant

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Incessant

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without end; relentless

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Belying

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to contradict

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Adjacent

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nearby

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Deflect

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to turn aside

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Archaic

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out of date

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Manifestation

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display or demonstration

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Commending

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to compliment

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Ensure

A

To make sure

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Repository

A

box of safekeeping (memory)

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Interloper

A

intruder

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Incongruous

A

incompatible