Unit 2 Flashcards

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(adj) unfavorable, negative; working against,hostile

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adverse

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(n) a person who attacks violently( with blows or attacks)

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assailant

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3
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(v) to meet face to face, especially as a challenge

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confront

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4
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(adj.)belonging to the same period of time as oneself;
(v.) a person of the same time

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contemporary

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5
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(v.) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

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depict

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6
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(adj.) without any good reason or cause, unjustified

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groundless

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(n.) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is ; a two faced person

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hypocrite

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(n.) a person who does imitations;(v.) to imitate; to make fun of

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mimic

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(adj.) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand

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serene

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10
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(adj.) embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness ,timid

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sheepish

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