chapter 11 2nd column Flashcards

1
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Melancholy

A

Sadness

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2
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Oppressive

A

Burdensome, severe

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3
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palliation

A

easing pain

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4
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philippic

A

tirade speech with bitter condemnation

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5
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plough

A

push through

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6
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propensity

A

natural inclination/talent

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7
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rake

A

tog glance at rapidly

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8
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reconnaissance

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to scout out

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9
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rectitude

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acting arrogantly proper

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10
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ruthless

A

merciless/cruel

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11
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skulk

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to move in a stealthy manner

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12
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spree

A

an outburst of activity

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13
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tirade

A

angry rant

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14
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tranquil

A

calm/peaceful

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15
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umbrage

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resentment due to insulate

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16
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undulate

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wavy movement

17
Q

viscous

A

sticky-stacky

18
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wrathful

A

full of anger