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SHU-Josephine
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50
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Post-Graduate
11/19/2011

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Term
induce
Definition
To lead on; influence; prevail upon.
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via
Definition
By way of.
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bias
Definition
A leaning of the mind toward a particular thing
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erosion
Definition
The act of wearing away; gradual destruction or eating away.
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cease
Definition
To come to an end; stop.
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incompatible
Definition
Incapable of living or acting together in harmony.
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preliminary
Definition
Introductory; preparatory.
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integral
Definition
Constituting a whole; complete.
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rigid
Definition
Unyielding; stiff; inflexible.
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inclination
Definition
A disposition of the mind; liking; bent.
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albeit
Definition
Although; even though.
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enormous
Definition
Very large; immense.
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notwithstanding
Definition
Nevertheless; however.
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adjacent
Definition
Near; close; adjoining.
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integrity
Definition
Uprightness; virtue; honesty.
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forthcoming
Definition
Approaching or about to appear.
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ongoing
Definition
Currently happening.
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intrinsic
Definition
Pertaining to the very nature of a thing.
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levy
Definition
To raise or collect by compulsion.
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invoke
Definition
To address in prayer or supplication.
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assessment
Definition
The act of determining an amount to be paid.
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assume
Definition
To take for granted;to pretend to possess.
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consistent
Definition
Not self-contradictory; standing together or in agreement.
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constitutional
Definition
In accordance with the fundamental laws of a state, nation, society, or other group.
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contract
Definition
To establish by formal agreement.
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derive
Definition
To originate;To trace (a word) to its original root or stem.
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distribution
Definition
Process of transporting commodities to the consumer from where they are produced.
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legislation
Definition
The act of making a law or laws.
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procedure
Definition
A course of action or of conduct.
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acquisition
Definition
The act of gaining possession.
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category
Definition
Any similar wide division or class of persons or objects.
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commission
Definition
Brokerage or allowance.
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arbitrary
Definition
Imperious; despotic.
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institute
Definition
An institution or place of education.
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maintenance
Definition
The act of sustaining or defending; support.
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obtain
Definition
To get possession of; gain.
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perceive
Definition
To obtain knowledge of by the senses; see, hear, feel, taste, or smell.
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relevant
Definition
Having to do with, or relating to, the case in hand; pertinent.
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advocate
Definition
A pleader in favor of any person or thing.
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extract
Definition
To get by effort.
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equate
Definition
To make equal or equivalent.
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prosperity
Definition
Successful progress in any business or enterprise; good fortune.
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tantalize
Definition
To tease or torment by exciting hopes or fears which will not be realized; provoke.
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counterfeit
Definition
To copy for a dishonest purpose; forge; imitate with intent to deceive or defraud.
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authentic
Definition
Genuine; original.
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embed
Definition
To lay in, or as in, a bed; set in surrounding matter.
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fundamental
Definition
Serving as a foundation or basis; essential; primary.
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leisure
Definition
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
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sloth
Definition
Laziness; indolence.
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rust
Definition
To form rust.
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