chap 5 Flashcards

1
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ingrate

A

a person who doesnt say thank you

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2
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status quo

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the current situation or state of affairs

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3
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jeopardize

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to put in danger

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4
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waylay

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to interrupt or attack unexpectedly

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5
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intervene

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to interfere with events, usually to improve

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6
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jaded

A

worn out

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7
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gist

A

the main point

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8
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advocate

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to recommend

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9
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efface

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to obliterate

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10
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charisma

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personal appeal or attention

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11
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ogre

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a brute, large monster

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12
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mesmerize

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to hypnotize

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13
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entity

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anything have existence, anything physical or mystical

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14
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bandy

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to exchange words, discuss casually

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15
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dastardly

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cowardly and treacherous

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