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Chapter 1
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Undergraduate 1
09/11/2009

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Term
Ascertain
Definition
to find out definitely, to learn with certainty.
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Autonomy
Definition
independence; the quality of being self-governing.
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Ambivalence
Definition
Having conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, about a person, object, or idea.
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Destitute
Definition
devoid; poor; impoverished
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Induce
Definition
to persuade; to cause
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Magnitude
Definition
greatness in significance, size, or rank
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Martyrdom
Definition
extreme suffering; the state of being a martyr.
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Persecute
Definition
to harass; to annoy continuously
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placate
Definition
to pacify; to calm
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utmost
Definition

the greatest amount or level; maximum

most extreme; of the greatest degree

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