Vocabulary Flashcard: Definitions and Words

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What does it mean to acquiesce?

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To accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively.

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If someone is susceptible, they are:

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Open, subject, or unresistant to some stimulus, influence, or agency.

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Which word describes a condition that is very bad or severe?

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Abject.

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To denounce means to:

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Publicly declare to be wrong or evil; inform against.

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Emulation involves:

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Ambition to equal or excel others; imitation.

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What is the definition of 'tacitly'?

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In a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated.

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What does 'compliance' refer to in a legal context?

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The act of conforming to a rule, such as a law or regulation.

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What is the meaning of 'influence'?

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The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

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What does 'abject' imply about a situation?

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It implies a state of extreme degradation or hopelessness.

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What is the significance of 'publicly declaring' something?

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It means to make a statement or accusation known to the general public, often to hold someone accountable.