Vocabulary Quiz 1 Study Guide

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Abandon

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To leave completely and finally; to give up control of or responsibility for

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Abstract

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Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence; dealing with ideas rather than events

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Acknowledge

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To accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize the importance of someone

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Advocate

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To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy; a person who supports a cause

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Analogy

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A comparison between things that have similar features, often used to explain a principle or idea

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Analyze

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To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations

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Anticipate

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To expect or predict something will happen; to take action in preparation for something

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Arbitrary

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Based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or system

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Articulate

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Able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively; to pronounce clearly

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Aspect

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A particular part or feature of something; a specific way in which something can be viewed