Vocabulary Flashcard 1 fall exam

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What does 'prerogatives' mean?

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A special right or privilege.

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What does 'transcend' mean?

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To rise above or exceed.

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What is a 'propensity'?

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A natural inclination.

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Which word means 'strict or severe'?

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Stringent.

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What does 'coalition' refer to?

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A combination or merger for a specific purpose.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

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What does 'insular' mean?

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Isolated or detached; narrow-minded.

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What does 'immutable' mean?

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Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

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What does 'deteriorate' mean?

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To become progressively worse.

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What does 'reflect' mean in a literary context?

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To think deeply or carefully about something.