ALBD - Vocabulary List 1 Flashcards
1
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appoint
A
assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
2
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immobile
A
not capable of movement or of being moved
3
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verdict
A
findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
4
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gape
A
to look with amazement
5
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babble
A
utter meaningless sounds
6
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wring
A
a twisting squeeze
7
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prosecutor
A
an official conducting criminal cases on behalf of the state
8
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conspiracy
A
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
9
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modicum
A
a small or moderate or token amount
10
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racketeer
A
someone who commits crimes for profit
11
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inherit
A
receive from a predecessor
12
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ancestor
A
someone from whom you are descended
13
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hog
A
domestic swine
14
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conscience
A
motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles
15
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retire
A
withdraw from active participation