Chapter 1-2 Vocab Flashcards

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1
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Showing physical pain or suffering

A

Anguished

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2
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Small bundle of items rolled up in a blanket

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Bindle

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3
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Speaking in an abrupt, almost rude manner

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Brusquely

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4
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To buck is to throw bags of grain on a truck

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Bucking

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5
Q

Where two things come together and meet up

A

Junctures

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6
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In a sad and gloomy manner

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Morosely

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7
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Lying down still without movement

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Recumbent

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8
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Anxious or fearful of something bad happening

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Apprehensive

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9
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Doing something in a playful or teasing way

A

Archly

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10
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A rod between two wheels

A

Axles

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11
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Control or restrain oneself as if with a bridle

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Bridled

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12
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Men who buck grain (throw it into piles)

A

Buckers

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13
Q

Underground sewage and waste disposal

A

Cesspool

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14
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Showing a disrespecting attitude

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Derogatory

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15
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Always looking for a fight (to punch with his hands)

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Handy

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16
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The lead driver of the mules

A

Jerkline skinner

17
Q

Ointment used to relieve muscle pain

A

Liniment

18
Q

Quick or eager to argue

A

Pugnacious

19
Q

Painted red

A

Rouged

20
Q

Widespread afflictions or devastations

A

Scourges

21
Q

General caretaker, handyman

A

Swamper

22
Q

Small containers, usually for liquid medicine

A

Vials