Ch. 17 Flashcards
1
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Scrutiny
A
critical observation or examination
2
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Corroborating evidence
A
evidence which helps to strengthen a position
3
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Indigenous
A
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
4
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Acrimonious
A
(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter
5
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Smugly
A
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements
6
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Relief checks
A
financial assistance from the government
7
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Ambidextrous
A
(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well
8
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Economic fluctuations
A
Economics, in this case, has to do with the economy; THE FINANCIAL STATE OF THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE. To fluctuatemeans to change. As far as the Ewells are concerned, no matter how the economy of the country might change, their situation was always the same. They were always poor.
