CH 2 vocab Flashcards

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silhouette

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(n.) an outline filled in with solid color

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titanic

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(adj.) huge in size, strength, or power

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ritual

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(n.) the form of a ceremony

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4
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manifested

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(v.) appeared; showed

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5
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manipulated

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(v.) operated or managed skillfully

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conscientiously

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(adv.) carefully; thoughtfully

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7
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contrition

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(n.) regret; remorse

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8
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promontories

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(n.) high points or land that jut into a body of water

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9
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myriads

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(n..) many; great multitudes

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gamboled

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(v.) to leap about playfully; frolic

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luminous

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(adj.) emitting light, especially self-generated light

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interminably

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(adv.) all the time; incessantly

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petulantly

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(adv.) in an annoyed manner

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reprimand

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(n.) an act or expression of criticism or censure

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paraphernalia

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(n.) miscellaneous items, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity

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perfunctory

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(adj.) hasty; without attention to detail; rushed