ela 2 Flashcards

(12 cards)

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What does ‘Shirk’ mean?

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To avoid doing something you should do.

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What is ‘Pretense’?

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A false show or claim; pretending something is true when it’s not.

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Define ‘Conspiracy’.

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A secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal.

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What does ‘Superfluous’ mean?

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More than what is needed; extra or unnecessary.

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What is a ‘Relapse’?

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To get worse again after getting better, like in health or habits.

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What is ‘Jargon’?

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Special words or phrases used by a specific group or job that others may not understand.

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What is ‘Catechism’?

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A set of fixed questions and answers used to teach basic beliefs, often in religion.

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Define ‘Formidable’.

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Very powerful or impressive, and often a little scary.

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What does ‘Mutable’ mean?

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Able to change or be changed.

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What is ‘Hierarchy’?

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A system where people or things are ranked one above the other.

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What does ‘Surplus’ mean?

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More than what is needed; extra.

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Define ‘Indifferent’.

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Not caring one way or the other; having no strong feelings.

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