Vocabulary Flashcards #2

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Confront

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To face something difficult. She had to confront her fear of public speaking.

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Transparency

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Openness and clarity. Transparency is essential in government spending.

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Consignees

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People who receive goods. The consignees must inspect all items upon delivery.

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Salvation

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Being saved from harm. Donating brought him a sense of salvation.

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Devote

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To give time/energy. He devotes his weekends to volunteering.

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Inconsequential

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Unimportant. The mistake was inconsequential to the outcome.

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Moral dilemma

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A difficult ethical decision. He faced a moral dilemma at work.

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Incompatible

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Not able to exist/work together. Their goals are incompatible.

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Decimated

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Severely destroyed. The wildfire decimated the village.

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Orientation

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Introduction to a new setting. The school held an orientation for new students.