Ivy Global, Deck 13 (241-260) Flashcards

1
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restrained

A

held back

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2
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destitute

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very poor

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3
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impoverished

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very poor

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4
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aristocrat

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a member of the upper class

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5
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elite

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upper class

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6
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eminent

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well-known

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7
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hierarchy

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a ranking of status in society

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8
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promote

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(1) to support a person or cause

(2) to raise in rank or importance

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9
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demote

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to reduce in rank or position

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10
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subordinate

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(1) lower in rank or importance

(2) to reduce in rank or importance

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11
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suppress

A

to hold back

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12
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inconsequential

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unimportant

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13
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creed

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a statement of belief

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14
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conviction

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(1) very strong belief

(2) judgement that someone is guilty of a crime

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15
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pious

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faithful to a religion

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16
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conform

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to obey rules

17
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convention

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(1) a meeting

(2) a custom

18
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orthodox

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traditional

19
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uniform

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(1) always the same

(2) an official outfit worn by a group

20
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anomaly

A

an unexpected or unexplained occurrence