Ch 5-7 Flashcards

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Corrugate

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verb- shape into folds or parallel

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2
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euphamism

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noun- act of substituting a vague statement for one considered blunt or offensive

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3
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meretricious

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adjective- attracting attention in a vulgar manner

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4
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nebulous

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adjective- cloudy, misty, or hazy

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5
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receptable

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noun- container that holds items

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6
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contingency

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noun- something incidental to something else

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7
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expostulation

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noun- earnest and kindly protest; to correct

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8
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libertime

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noun- one who acts without moral restraint

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9
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scrutiny

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noun- close observation

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10
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traversed

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verb- travel or pass across or over

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