5-9 Flashcards

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Extricated

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free from constraint

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Holographic

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transparent, looks like a hologram

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Emulate

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to match or surpass by imitation

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Martyr

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a person who is killed because of their religious beliefs

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Hierarchy

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a system in which there are ranks above one another

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Contempt

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the feeling that something is bad or worthless

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Tumult

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a loud noise of confusion

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Blustered

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spoke in arrogant way

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Cronies

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Friends

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Asphyxiate

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Death by lack of air.

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Perverted

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something altered from its original course

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Salaam

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an Islamic greeting

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Malicious

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intending to do harm

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Apex

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reduced fares for travel

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Raucous

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making a harsh loud noise

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Polyglot

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knowing several languages

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Obscurity

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The state of being unknown

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Vertigo

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A sensation of a loss of balance

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Insubordinate

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Disobedient

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Contingent

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Subject to change

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Leverage

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the exertion of force by means of lever

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Protruding

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sticking out

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Scathing

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severely critical

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Pseudonyms

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name used by author

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Flux

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the process of flowing

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Invective

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insulting language

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Incognito

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to have your true identity concealed

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Cynical

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motivated by self-interest

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Deference

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humble submission and respect