Additional words to know(finished) Flashcards

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Arbitrary(adj)

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Done or decided randomly,without a clear reason

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Bolster(v)

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to provide support for (an argument)

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comprehensive(adj)

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thorough,complete

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Condone-v

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to disregard(ignore) or pardon an illegal or objectionable act.

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Deter-v

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to discourage

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disparity-n

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difference- gap

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diverge-v

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to separate from

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endeavor-n-v

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to attempt

a serious attempt

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Esteem-v

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to respect and admire someone

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feasible-adj

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doable

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grievance-n

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shekayat

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Hypothesis-n

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an educated guess

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Idealistic-adj

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to cherish noble(najib) or high-minded principles

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cherish-v

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to feel or show great love for (someone or something)

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indifferent-adj

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not caring,utterly detached

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inevitable-adj

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innate-adj

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innovation-n

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new invention or discovery

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legislation-n

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Lofty-adj

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high-minded,exalted

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moral-adj

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concerned with the rules of right and wrong

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Paradox-n

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apparent contradiction

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phenomenon-n

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partisan-n

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strong adherent to a party or idea

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pragmatic,prudent-adj
practical
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Scrutinize-v
to examine colsely
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skeptical-adj
questioning,doubtful
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underscore-v
emphasize
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undermine-v
to weaken,attack indirectly
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synthesize-v
bring together,integrate
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substantiate-v
provide support for sth in order to prove it
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subordinate
lower-ranking
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stipulate-v
to specify a requirement
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stagnation-n
failure to progress or grow