Vocabulary Flashcards

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A backlash

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a strong negative reaction by a large number of people

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A pact

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a formal agreement between parties

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To come under fire

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to be criticised strongly

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An unethical act

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an action that is morally wrong

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To take matters into your own hands

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to deal with a problem yourself after others have failed to do so

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The lion’s share

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the largest part of something

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Surplus

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excess; extra; oversupply

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To operate under a veil of secrecy

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to work in a way that hides embarrassing information.