WW 7 Unit 1 Flashcards

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Abate

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To become less intense or widespread.

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Acknowledge

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To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

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Agent

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A person who acts on behalf of another person or group.

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Devastate

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To destroy or ruin something.

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Epidemic

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A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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Estimate

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An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

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Evict

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To expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law.

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Impartial

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Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

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Industrious

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Diligent and hard-working.