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unit 3 chapter13
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English
11th Grade
02/06/2014

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Term
preposterous
Definition
Contrary to nature or reason thus laughable; absurd
*ridiculous
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emancipate
Definition
to set free from slavery; captivity; or oppression
*to free
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antipathy
Definition
A strong dislike or distaste; hatred
*a strong dislike
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advocate
Definition
to speak or write in favor of; support
*to promote
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
A personal peculiarity; quirk
*personal habit
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imminent
Definition
about to happen
*likely to occur soon
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impede
Definition
to delay or slow; get in the way of
*to slow down
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inclusive
Definition
including much or everything; broad or complete in coverage
*complete
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jurisdiction
Definition
the authority to administer justice; power; range or extent of authority
*control
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precarious
Definition
dangerous; risky; dangerously uncertain
*unsafe
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