M2 Lessons 9 to 15 Flashcards

1
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abandon

A

to leave something or someone abruptly with no intention of returning

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2
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corrupt

A

to cause to become harmed or damaged

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3
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rhyme or reason

A

having or showing good sense, logic, or meaning

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4
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surreal

A

bizarre, weird, or eerie; having a dream-like quality

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5
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brevity

A

quick, brief

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6
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quarrel

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an angry argument or bitter disagreement

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7
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dispute

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an argument or debate; a thing that people do not agree on

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8
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short shrift

A

brief and harsh treatment given to a person or topic, with little sympathy or consideration

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9
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miserly

A

like a greedy stingy person who lives in a poor way in order to save money

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10
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humbug

A

a person involved in an act meant to trick or deceive someone

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11
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controversy

A

a dispute in which many people take sides or have differing opinions

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12
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wit

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the ability to express oneself in clever ways that amuse people; the ability to think or reason

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13
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grievance

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a complaint against an organization or person after an injury or injustice

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14
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banquet

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a fancy dinner usually for royalty or in celebration of something or someone

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