Terms and def Flashcards

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abstract

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adjective
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

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ameliorated

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verb
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

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chauvinistic

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adjective
if you believe that your gender, culture, country, or group is inherently better than another, you are chauvinistic. Chauvinistic is used often to describe sexism, but it also means extreme patriotism, or the belief that your country is better than others.

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contemporary

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adjective
living or occurring at the same time.
noun
a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.

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iconoclastic

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adjective
characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institutions.

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immutable

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adjective
unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

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naive

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adjective
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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