Unit 12 Flashcards

1
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compromise

A

To settle a disagreement by having each side give up something

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2
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incline

A

To slope or lean.

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3
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arbitrate

A

To settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides.

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4
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abduct

A

To carry away by force; to kidnap

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5
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necessity

A

Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed

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6
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incline

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To be likely to; to have a fondness for.

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7
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attribute

A

To think of as coming from or belonging to a particular person or thing.
A quality or feature associated with a person or thing.

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8
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incline

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To bend or bow (the head).

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9
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orbit

A

The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet, or moon.

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10
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sacred

A

Holy; having to do with religion

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11
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abyss

A

Anything too deep to measure.

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12
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abyss

A

A deep opening in the earth

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13
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compromise

A

To expose to the possibility of criticism or shame.

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14
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intervene

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To enter in order to help or settle something

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15
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necessity

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The condition of being needed

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16
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capricious

A

Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason

17
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distraught

A

Deeply disturbed; very troubled.

18
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sacred

A

Worthy of being given the greatest honor or respect

19
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devout

A

Very religious.

20
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enlighten

A

To inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to

21
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devout

A

Sincere

22
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abode

A

A place where one lives; home.