Unit 3 Flashcards

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adaptation, modification of the social pattern and traits

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acculturation

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1
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hatred

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adominate

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2
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incidental, not essential

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adventitious

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3
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to refer to

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ascribe

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4
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not direct

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circuitous

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5
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to sympathize, have pity for

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commiserate

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6
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to direct, to order (command)

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enjoin

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7
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to make easy, speed up

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expedite

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8
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to make amends

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expiate

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9
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commotion, turbulence

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ferment

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10
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unintentional, accidental

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inadvertent

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11
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too small to be taken seriously

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nominal

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12
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unwilling to say yes or no, unable to make up their mind

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noncommittal

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13
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to steal something that has been trusted to you

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peculate

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14
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natural inclination or tendency

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proclivity

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15
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poise, composure or coolness

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sangfroid

16
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resistant to lawful authority, rebellious

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seditious

17
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thin, slender, flimsy

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tenuous

18
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bitter, sacastic

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vitriolic

19
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to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

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wheedle