ATFD Part 2 Flashcards

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Debris

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The remains of something broken down or destroyed

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Docile

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Easily taught, led, or managed

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Cajoled

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To persuade especially with flattery

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4
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Octave

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Group of 8; musical interval embracing 8 degrees

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Sibilant

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Having/producing sound of the “s” or “sh”

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Insolence

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Contempt, rudeness, disrespect

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Lassitude

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Weaken, fatigue

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8
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Scapegoat

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One that bears the blame for others

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Overzealous

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Greatly filled w/ eagerness and enthusiasm

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Averted

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To turn aside or away; to ward off

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Pawn

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Goods deposited with another as security for a loan

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Brandishing

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To shake or wave menacingly

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13
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Sustained

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To provide with nourishment; to keep going; prolong

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Gauging

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Measure; to determine the capacity; estimate

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Elude

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To escape the motive of; evade

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16
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Crescendo

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Increasing in loudness

17
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Pursuer

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Person who follows in order to overtake or overcome hostage

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Accommodate

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To make fit or suitable; adapt; adjust

19
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Grimace

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A facial expression especially of disgust or disapproval

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Accede

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To become party to an agreement; express approval