Week 9 English Vocab Flashcards by shane degrace | Brainscape

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difference, condition of inequality

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disparity

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lessening; reduction in size

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diminution

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pacify; conciliate

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placate

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change; introduction of something new

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innovation

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opinion contrary to popular belief

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heresy

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to arouse to action

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incite

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examine closely and critically

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scrutinize

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reserve : inclination to silence

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reticence

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gloomy depressing

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somber

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approve ratify

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sanction

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brief; compact

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succinct

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