Chapter 5 Flashcards

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endorse

A

to support

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erode

A

to wear away; gradually wear away (something)

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gruesome

A

frieghtening; horrible; shocking

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4
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hypocrite

A

an insincere person; oewho claims to be domething he or she is not

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5
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idealistic

A

tending to emphasize ideals and prinsiples over practical concerns

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6
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illusion

A

a false impression; a mistaken view of reality

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7
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impact

A

a force; the force of someting striking another thing

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imply

A

to suggest; to express indirectly

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9
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novice

A

a beginer; someone new to a field or activity

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obstacle

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something that gets in the way; a barrier

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