WW 4 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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to gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions.

something that is acquired.

A

acquire

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to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike

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antagonize

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having the ability to do what is needed

the ability to do what is needed

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competent

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4
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to form; to make up

to consist of or include

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comprise

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5
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to match; to be equal to

to exchange letters with another person

the act of exchanging letters; the letters that are exchanged

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correspond

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6
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in poor condition from neglect or age

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dilapidated

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7
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Very famous; outstanding

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illustrious

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something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance

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incident

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to receive something from someone after that persons death

to receive, as part of one’s physical or mental makeup, from one’s parents

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inherit

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10
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unwilling; reluctant

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loath

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to declare something to be true

to continue in the same way or condition

to keep in good condition

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maintain

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to make like new again

the act of renovating; the thing renovated

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renovate

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to scold in a harsh or formal manner

a strong scolding from someone in authority

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reprimand

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to direct or manage activities

the act of managing or directing

a person who manages or directs activities

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supervise

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15
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the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees

a region as marked by its distance from the equator

freedom from strict rules

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latitude

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