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Y7 Ac.Vocab.1-20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdicate | (v.) to resign, formally give up an office, duty, right or power; to disown, discard |
| abrasive | (adj.) rough, coarse, harsh, causing irritation; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish |
| acknowledge | recognize; admit |
| admonish | (v.) to caution or warn against something; to scold mildly and firmly; to remind of a duty |
| affiliation | An association, connection or relationship with someone or something |
| agitate | To excite, disturb, or trouble; stir or disturb (something, especially a liquid) briskly; Campaign to arouse public concern about an issue in the hope of prompting action |
| allege | claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof |
| allocate | to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute amendment a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc |
| antagonize | (v.) To implant bitter feelings in (someone), , especially to incite reaction so that he becomes hostile or unfriendly |
| attribute | (v.) regard something as being caused by someone or something; ascribe a work or remark to (a particular author, artist, or speaker); (n.) characteristic |
| authentic | based on facts; genuine; of undisputed origin and not a copy |
| belligerent | (adj.) combative, hostile and aggressive; given to fighting, warlike |
| bewilder | cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused |
| bias | (n.) (unfair) inclination or prejudice for or against; a concentration on or interest in one particular area or subject. |
| boycott | A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies |
| compel | To force or strongly persuade; coerce |
| competent | having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard |
| conclusive | (of evidence or argument) serving to prove a case and settle an issue; final |
| concur | be of the same opinion; agree; occur at the same time; coincide |