Unit 18 Vocabulary Flashcards

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advocate

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(n.)A person who publicly supports a cause; a lawyer.

Synonyms: defender, supporter.

(v.) to be or speak in favor of

Synonyms: recommend, support

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anticipate

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(v.)To think of ahead of time.

Synonyms: expect, assume.

Antonym: doubt.

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concept

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(n.) A general idea.

Synonyms: idea, notion.

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contradict

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(v.)To say the opposite of; disagree with. Synonyms: challenge, confront, deny.

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extract

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(v.) To remove or take out.

(n.) something drawn out of a natural substance, often used in flavoring

Synonyms: detach, disconnect, remove.

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Fundamental

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(adj.) forming a foundation, basic

Synonym: Basic, essential. importance

(n.) a basic part, principle, fact or skill

Synonym: Basis, foundation, rules

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Ignorance

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(n.) a lack of knowledge or intelligence

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Internal

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(adj.) of or located within something

Synonym: inner, inside, interior

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Preliminary

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(adj.) coming before a main event or activity

Synonyms: introductory, initial, first

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Premise

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(n.) a statement upon which an argument or conclusion is based

Synonyms: assumption, idea, foundation