Vocabulary Chapter 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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available:
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ready for use
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cater:
A
to satisfy the needs of
3
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customary:
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usual or expected
4
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dissuade:
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to persuade not to
5
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entrepreneur:
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a beginner in business
6
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firebrand:
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a piece of burning word, a troublemaker, or an energetic person
7
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hazard:
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a risk, to expose
8
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hinder:
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to delay
9
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homicide:
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the act of killing
10
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indifference:
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a lack of interest or concern
11
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indigent:
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filled with resentment/anger
12
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indispensable:
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absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
13
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lubricate:
A
apply oil or grease
14
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mutual:
A
shared, or shown equally
15
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pelt:
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to throw a stream of things
16
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plague:
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a disease or an evil
17
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poised:
A
balanced and calm
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regime:
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a govt in power
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transparent:
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allowing light to pass through
20
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unscathed:
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remain uninjured
