Unit 6 Flashcards

1
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A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful

A

addict

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2
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A person who is a very enthusiastic fan

A

addict

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3
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To have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek

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aspire

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4
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A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice

A

bias

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5
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Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way

A

blatant

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6
Q

Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths

A

candid

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7
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To stand up to; to face boldly

A

confront

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8
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To put or bring face to face

A

confront

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9
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A first public appearance

A

debut

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10
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To sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register

A

enroll

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11
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To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused

A

fluster

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12
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Freedom from being harmed or punished

A

impunity

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13
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To increase; to strengthen or deepen

A

intensify

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14
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To frighten, especially by threatening someone

A

intimidate

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15
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Very unpleasant; disgusting

A

obnoxious

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16
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To answer, especially in a quick or clever way

A

retort

17
Q

A quick or clever reply

A

retort

18
Q

A period of time devoted to a job or some task

A

stint

19
Q

A limit or restriction

A

stint