Chapter 1 Flashcards

(37 cards)

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Kinder

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Means to arouse or ignite something

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Hasten

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Speed up or move quickly

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Blatant

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Describes something evident or noticeable

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Burnout

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To be drained or tired of something

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Objective

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To be unbiased or have personal preference

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Headstrong

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To be determined not to follow orders or advice

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Cringe

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To react towards something with discomfort with physical motion

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Domestic

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Describing a person or thing that relates to home

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Frugal

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To be careful with resources, to be cheap

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Curtail

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To shorten a length or something

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Accolades

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To honor, praise, or have high recognition

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Covert

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Something not intended for public knowledge

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Abhor

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To reject something or disapprove

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Mandate

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An official order or decree

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Credible

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Something believable or convincing

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Reprieve

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A temporary relief or break from something

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Tedious

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Something boring or repetitive

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Assortment

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A collection of many things that differ

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Oblivious

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Being unaware, ignorant

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Bolster

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To encourage, to make more confident

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Abstract

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Conceptual or irregular

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Conceptual

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Pertaining to concepts or the forming of concepts

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Hampered

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To hinder, make more difficult

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Cower

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To cringe or move away from something in fear

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Tangent
To change or digression from current topic
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Nullify
To make something invalid or cancel
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Tangible
To be able to touch or hold, something material
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Absolution
To pardon and forgive a wrongful deed or act
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Abrogate
To formally end and agreement or contract
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Temper
To alleviate or soothe or soften
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Plethora
An abundance of, large or excessive amount
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Tentative
To be apprehensive, cautious, or hesitant
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Retaliation
To harm someone for harming you
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Admonish
To warn, to caution or advise against
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Diatribe
Abusive criticism
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Tirade
A prolonged out burst of bitter outspoken denunciation
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Memento
Something special that is kept