Vocabulary Chapter 2 Flashcards by Andrew Mcintosh | Brainscape

Flashcards in Vocabulary Chapter 2 Deck (20)

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available:

ready for use

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cater:

to satisfy the needs of

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customary:

usual or expected

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dissuade:

to persuade not to

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entrepreneur:

a beginner in business

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firebrand:

a piece of burning word, a troublemaker, or an energetic person

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hazard:

a risk, to expose

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hinder:

to delay

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homicide:

the act of killing

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indifference:

a lack of interest or concern

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indigent:

filled with resentment/anger

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indispensable:

absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

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lubricate:

apply oil or grease

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mutual:

shared, or shown equally

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pelt:

to throw a stream of things

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plague:

a disease or an evil

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poised:

balanced and calm

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regime:

a govt in power

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transparent:

allowing light to pass through

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unscathed:

remain uninjured