week 4/24 - 4/28 Flashcards

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advocate

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someone who speaks in favor of

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affiliation

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association; connection

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3
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assimilate

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to incorporate into or become a part of an existing culture

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4
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brotherhood

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an association of men united for a common purpose

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5
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coalition

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an union or alliance

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6
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comprise

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to include or contain

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7
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constituent

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a person who is represented by an elected official

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8
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conventional

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in line with accepted ideas or standards

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9
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credo

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a statement of beliefs

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10
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defunct

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no longer existing

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11
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emeritus

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retired from active service but retained to an honorary position

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12
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fellowship

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an union of people who share common beliefs or activities

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13
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mediate

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to help settle differences

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14
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meritorious

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worthy, deserving recognition and praise

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15
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orientation

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an introduction to a new position or environment

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16
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parliamentarian

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an expert in parliamentary (government) procedure

17
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philanthropy

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charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness

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placard

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a poster or sign for public display

19
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recipient

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one who receives

20
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solicit

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to petition; to urge through persuasion