Wordly Wise Lesson 6 Flashcards

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Aspire

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To have a strong desire to get or do something, to seek

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Addict

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A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit forming and sometimes harmful. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan. To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something

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Bias

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A preference that prevents someone from being impartial, prejudice. To cause someone to have prejudice, to influence

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Blatant

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Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way

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Candid

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Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths

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Confront

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To stand up to face boldly. To put or bring face to face.

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Debut

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A first public appearance

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Enroll

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To sign up to become a member of some group or activity, to register.

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Fluster

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To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.

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Impunity

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Freedom from being harmed or punished.

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Intensify

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To increase, to strengthen or deepen.

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Intimidate

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To frighten especially by threatening someone.

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Obnoxious

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Very unpleasant, disgusting.

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Retort

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To answer especially in a quick or clever way.

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Stint

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A period of time devoted to a job or some task. A limit or restriction.

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