Vocab Quiz #1 Flashcards

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abstract

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theoretical, not concrete

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2
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acquiesce

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agree without proceeding

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3
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adroit

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skillful

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4
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advocate

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to urge/plead for

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5
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aesthetic

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artistic, beautiful

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affirmation

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positive assertion, confirmation

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7
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alienate

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hostile, to seperate

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8
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aloof

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apart, reserved in a negative way

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9
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altrustic

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unselfishly generous

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10
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amass

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to collect

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11
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ambiguous

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unclear or doubtful in meaning

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12
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ambivalence

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state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes

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13
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ameliorate

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to improve

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14
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amend

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to correct/change something for the better

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15
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amity

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friendship

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16
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amorphous

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formless, lacking in shape

17
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analogous

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comparable

18
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anarchist

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person who wants to overthrow established governemnt

19
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antagonistic

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to be hostile and actively resistant

20
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antithesis

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contrast, direct opposite