Chapter 1 Flashcards

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To make a foolish or careless mistake; to move clumsily and carelessly. A serious or thoughless mistake

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blunder

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To call off or do away with; to cross out with lines or other marks to show that something cannot be used again

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cancel

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3
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going on without a stop or break

A

continuous

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4
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to give out in shares; to scatter or spread

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distribute

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5
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A written or printed record that gives information or proof. To give written or printed proof; to support with evidence

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document

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6
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easily broken or damaged, requiring special handling or care

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fragile

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7
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an old story that explains why something is or how it came to be; something imaginary

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myth

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8
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to refuse to accept, agree to, believe, or use

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reject

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9
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To fight or struggle closely with. A fight or struggle

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scuffle

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10
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living or being along; being the only one

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solitary

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11
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lasting or used for a limited time

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temporary

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12
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A former member of the armed forces; an experienced person. Having much experience in some job or field.

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veteran

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