Born a crime 17-18 Flashcards

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1
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resistant to guidance or discipline

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wayward

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2
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a situation from which extrication is difficult

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plight

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3
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easily handled or managed

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docile

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4
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characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance

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patronizing

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5
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in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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inevitably

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6
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a justly deserved penalty

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retribution

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7
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come to terms

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reconcile

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8
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a person who is rejected from society or home

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pariah

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9
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seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

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stoic

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10
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lacking power or ability

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impotent

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