#16 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Pertain
Her comment pertained to the conversation
A
To be appropriate or related to
2
Q
Tenacious
She had a tenacious grip on the ball
A
A firm hold of something determined
3
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Tenure
The presidents tenure ends every four years
A
The holding of an office
4
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Tenable
One’s strong opinion is tenable
A
Can be held, maintained, or defended
5
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Sustenance
Getting your vitamins C and D provide sustenance
A
Something that helps to support life
6
Q
Abstention
It is taking advantage of your rights when people practice abstention
A
The withholding of a vote
7
Q
Pertinacious
Trump is pertinacious about his offensive ideas
A
Holding firmly to an opinion
8
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Detain
The criminal was detained
A
To hold someone in official custody