Week 3 Flashcards by Madison Hall | Brainscape

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Cache

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n. A hiding place, something hidden in a secret place

Hidden, Able to be seen

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Callous

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adj. unfeeling or insensitive

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Candor

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Adj. great truthfulness, honesty

Trite,Lying

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Capitulate

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v. To surrender, to give up

Loose, protect

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Catharsis

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n. An emotional purification

Awakening, break down

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Caustic

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adj. biting in humor

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Censure

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n. The act of blaming or condemning

Accuse, throw someone else under the bus

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Coalesce

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v. To come together as one

Unite, separate

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Coherent

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Adj. making sense

Logical, illogical

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Chastise

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v. Criticize harshly or severely

Lecture, praise

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Bulwark

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n. Something used as a defense

Weapon, hospitality

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Chronic

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adj. long lasting

Constant, short

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Circumspect

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Adj. careful, thought through

Planned, winging-it

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Clemency

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n. Disposition towards mercy, mildness

Merciful, sinful

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Clique

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n. An exclusive group

Popular, unpopular

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