week 2: Vocabulary 1 (Essential) – Words 26-50 Flashcards by A C | Brainscape

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colleague

A

someone a person works with in the same organization or profession (n)

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comprehend

A

understand (v)

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conjecture

A

idea or opinion without evidence (n)

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conservative

A

traditional; cautious (adj)

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contend

A

argue; assert (v)

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courtesy

A

respect, politeness (n)

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creed

A

system of beliefs (n)

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custom

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traditional behavior (n)

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dearth

A

lack (n)

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debacle

A

disaster (n)

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deduct

A

take away; subtract (v)

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defective

A

not functioning (adj)

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delight

A

please (v); pleasure (n)

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demolish

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destroy (v)

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deteriorate

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fall apart (v)

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disperse

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scatter (v)

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durable

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long-lasting (adj)

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efface

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erase (v)

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elation

A

intense joy (n)

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embrace

A

accept enthusiastically (v)

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enigma

A

puzzle (n)

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erratic

A

unpredictable (adj)

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evade

A

avoid (v)

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exalt

A

praise (v)

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exonerate

A

remove guilt or blame (v)