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Ch 1 And 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Tacit

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Understood or implied without being stated

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Sedate

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Calm, dignified, and unhurried

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Salient

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Most noticeable or important

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Prodigious

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Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

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Inveigle

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Persuade to do something by means of deception or flattery

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Commendable

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Deserving praise

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Emblem

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A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family

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Inane

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Silly; stupid

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Resonant

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Deep, clear and continuing to sound or ring

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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Venerable

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Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

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Inure

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Accustom to something especially something unpleasant

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Dictate

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Lay down authoritatively; prescribe

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Cordial

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Warm & friendly

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Insidious

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Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

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What two places does gene want to see during his trip back to Devon school?

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The tree, & the marble stairs

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What trait does finny associate with maturity?

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Tolerance

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Why does gene sometimes envy finny

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He gets away with everything

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What is finnys opinion of sports?

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Everyone always wins

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How does finnys status affect gene

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Finny is popular so gene feels popular too

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What record does finny try to break? What character trait drives him to attempt this?

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A. Hopkins Parker 100 yards freestyle, loyalty to his class

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What does gene believe is the basis for all relationships at Devon school? What does this show about gene

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Bribery and shows that he is insecure, jealous and competitive

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During which war is this novel in?

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World War Two

English Seperate Peace Vocab Ch 1 And 2 (4 decks)

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