Lesson 7 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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beneficiary

A

the recipient of funds or other benefits

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2
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decomposition

A

the organic phenomenon of rotting

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3
Q

gloat

A

to brag

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4
Q

initiative

A

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

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5
Q

precedent

A

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences

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6
Q

proliferate

A

grow rapidly

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7
Q

relentless

A

not letting up on harshness

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8
Q

solace

A

to comfort you

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9
Q

trite

A

repeated too often

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10
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wane

A

a gradual decline

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