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12 Cards in this Set
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Ying Fei 8/25/10
atypical This book is atypical of her previous work |
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deviating from or not conforming to type deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/26/10
attributable His health problems are attributable to a poor diet and lack of exercise. |
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caused by a particular thing adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/27/10
antitrust antitrust laws |
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protecting against unfair business practices that limit competition or control prices adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/28/10
defend We are prepared to defend [=protect, guard] our country. |
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to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe verb |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
municipal municipal government |
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of or relating to the government of a city or town adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
wealth a nation/family that has acquired great wealth |
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a large amount of money and possessions noun |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
ambiguous We were confused by the ambiguous wording of the message |
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able to be understood in more than one way adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
pursuit The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox |
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the act of following or chasing someone or something noun |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
proprietor She is the proprietor of the store |
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a person who owns a business or property noun |
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Ying Fei 8/29/10
derive The river derives its name from a Native American tribe |
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The river derives its name from a Native American tribe verb |
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Ying Fei 8/30/10
appropriate Red wine would have been a more appropriate choice with the meal |
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right or suited for some purpose or situation adjective |
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Ying Fei 8/31
Circumstance If our business is to survive, we must be able to adapt to changing circumstances |
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a condition or fact that affects a situation noun |
