Ela test Flashcards

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Skirmish

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Definition: An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
P.O.S: Noun

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Suppress

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Definition: To put down by authority or force
P.O.S: Verb

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Illicit

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Definition: Forbidden by law, rules, or customs.
P.O.S: Adjective

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Inconspicuous

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Definition: Not clearly visible or attracting attention
P.O.S: Adjective

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Corruption

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Definition: Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
P.O.S: Noun

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Evade

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Definition: Escape or avoid especially by cleverness or trickery
P.O.S: Verb

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Brusque

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Definition: Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
P.O.S: Adjective

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Obscure

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Definition: Not clearly expressed or easily understood
P.O.S: Adjective

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Dissent

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Definition: To disagree with other people about something
P.O.S: Verb

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Deprivation

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Definition: The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society
P.O.S: Noun

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