41 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Enclave
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the engineering department is traditionally a male enclave”
an act or means ofsealingoff a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
2
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shibboleth
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a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
3
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Thatcher
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skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage. type of: roofer. a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs.
4
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Conspicuous
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Clearly seen
5
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Inferior
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Lower in rank
6
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Spectra
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A band of colour
7
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Bribe
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Dishonesty persuade ( buy off , pay off , drop)
8
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Asymmetrical
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Having parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent
9
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Intellectual property
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Property like patents copyright etc
10
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Snob
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