MRM Flashcards

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challenge

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A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition: a challenge to a duel.

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effort

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The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion

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focus

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The distinctness or clarity of an image rendered by an optical system.

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mindset

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A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person’s responses to and interpretations of situations.

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perseverance

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Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness

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strategy

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A plan of action resulting from strategy or intended to accomplish a specific goal. See Synonyms at plan.

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accord

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To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate: accorded the president the proper deference.

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Abet

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To approve, encourage, and support (an action or a plan of action); urge and help on.

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advocate

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One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender: an advocate of civil rights.

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adept

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A highly skilled person; an expert: “political consequences in getting rid of all the skeptics, unbelievers, and adepts of rival faiths” (Gene Lyons).

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agile

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Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.

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allot

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Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.

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aloof

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Emotionally reserved or indifferent: an aloof manner.
Distant or uninvolved: remained aloof from political movements.

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amiss

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Out of proper order: What is amiss?

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analogy

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Biology Correspondence in function or position between organs of dissimilar evolutionary origin or structure.

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anarchy

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Absence of any form of political authority.

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antics

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A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper: The students’ antics got them into trouble.

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apprehend

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To take into custody; arrest: apprehended the murderer.

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ardent

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Expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate: an ardent lover.

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articulate

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Composed of distinct, meaningful syllables or words: articulate speech.

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assail

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To attack violently, as with blows or military force; assault.

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assimilate

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To incorporate and absorb into the mind: assimilate knowledge.

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atrocity

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An appalling or atrocious act, situation, or object, especially an act of unusual or illegal cruelty inflicted by an armed force on civilians or prisoners.

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attribute

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To regard as arising from a particular cause or source; ascribe: attributed their failure to a lack of preparation.

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audacious
Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold. See Synonyms at adventurous, brave.
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augment
To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity: Continuing rains augmented the floodwaters. See Synonyms at increase.
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authority
ower assigned to another; authorization: Deputies were given authority to make arrests.
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protect
. To assure payment of (drafts or notes, for example) by setting aside funds.
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symptom
An indication of a disorder or disease, especially a subjective one such as pain, nausea, or weakness.
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vaccine
omputers A software program designed to detect and stop the progress of computer viruses.
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challenge
A sentry's call to an unknown party for proper identification.
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effort
The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion.
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focus
To cause (light rays, for example) to converge on or toward a central point; concentrate.
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mindset
A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations.
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strategy
A plan of action resulting from strategy or intended to accomplish a specific goal. See Synonyms at plan.
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perseverance
Christianity The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.
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currency
Money in any form when in actual use as a medium of exchange, especially circulating paper money.
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circulation
Movement in a circle or circuit, especially the movement of blood through bodily vessels as a result of the heart's pumping action.
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denomination
A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name, usually organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy.
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financial
Of, relating to, or involving finance, finances, or financiers.
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institution
An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.
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service
Work that is done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
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vendor
One that sells or vends something: a street vendor; a vendor of software products on the Web.
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evolve
To undergo gradual change; develop: an amateur acting group that evolved into a theatrical company.
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issue
To circulate or distribute in an official capacity: issued uniforms to the player
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represent
To describe or put forward (a person or thing) as an embodiment of a specified quality: tried to represent his opponent as untrustworthy. 6.
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engage
To win over or attract: His smile engages everyone he meets.
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guarantee
Something that assures a particular outcome or condition: Lack of interest is a guarantee of failure.
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exchange
To give in return for something received; trade: exchange dollars for francs; exchanging labor for room and board.
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Sage
Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.
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surpass
To do more than or be superior to: surpassed her classmates in academic honors. See Synonyms at excel.
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succumb
To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in. See Synonyms at yield.
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shackle
Polished or smooth in manner, especially in an unctuous way; slick: a sleek government official.
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Memoir
A report, especially on a scientific or scholarly topic.
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Pang
1. A sudden sharp bodily pain: hunger pangs. See Synonyms at pain.
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muse
To be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in thought.
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shackle
A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.
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staple
A principal raw material or commodity grown or produced in a region.
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