Vocab Unit 8 Flashcards


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acquiesce

V. To accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object

V. To submit to the will or authority of others

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anomaly

N. Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

N. Something rare, uncommon or unusual, especially one having particular value

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brouhaha

N. A commotion, fuss or uproar

N. A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated

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coalition

N. An alliance of groups working together for mutual benefit

N. A group or faction within a political party or other organization

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connive

V. To make secret plans, typically devious in nature

V. To act in concert with others, typically underhandedly

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decisive

Adj. Showing confidence in making one's decisions

Adj. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly, effectively, and without doubt

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desecrate

V. To treat with violent disrespect, especially something considered sacred

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elicit

V. To evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone

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epiphany

N. An illuminating realization or discovery

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fabricate

V. To put together using parts or materials

V. To concoct or make up something that is untrue or inaccurate

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gluttony

N. The vice of eating to excess

N. A strong desire or craving

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imminent

Adj. About to happen

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incognito

Adj. Undercover or in disguise

Adj. Hidden or concealed from view

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infraction

N. A minor offense or petty crime

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integrity

N. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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novice

N. A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

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poignant

Adj. Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Adj. Having or arousing feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way

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propensity

N. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

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reverberate

V. To cause a sound to carry and have an echo effect

V. To come back upon adversely as a reaction to one's actions

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synthesis

N. The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole