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autonomy
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freedom from control
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in 1776, the american colonies, tired of being ruled by england, fought for their autonomy.
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bureaucratic
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over regulated
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bureaucratic organizations can become so bogged down in regulations that almost no gets done.
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mandate
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an authorization
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the senator received so many letters supporting his position on gun control that he felt he had the mandate of the people.
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ostracize
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to reject
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children who often look or act "different" are often ostracized by their classmates. no one will play with them or even talk to them.
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raucous
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disorderly
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the audience at the rock concert was so raucous that we feared the noise and commotion would lead to violence.
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recourse
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a way to get help
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we'll try treating you with medication, the doctor explained. if that isn't effective, the only recourse will be surgery.
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reiterate
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to repeat
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I hate it when a speaker reiterates the same point over and over, as if the listeners were paying attention or were just too stupid to understand.
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tantamount
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just like
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charging 3 dollars for a cup of coffee is tantamount to robbery.
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tenacious
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grasping strongly
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the cats grip on the ledge was tenacious, but we weren't sure how long she could keep hanging on so firmly.
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utopia
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a paradise
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everyone has a different idea of utopia. a situation that seems perfect to me might make you miserable.
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