Chapter 12-15 Flashcards

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1
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Obtained possession of something

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Acquired

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An angry dispute, quarrel

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Altercation

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Something given to make up for something else

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Compensation

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Showing contempt; scornfully

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Contemptuously

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5
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Having to do with the church or the clergy

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Ecclesiastical

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Hard to overcome or deal with

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Formidable

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Not consistent; not in agreement

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Inconsistent

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Being permanent, lasting

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Permanence

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A right or privilege

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Prerogative

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10
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Sudden, disturbing feelings of uneasiness

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Qualms

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11
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Intellectual, spiritual, or normal improvement

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Edification

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12
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Not audible; cannot be heard

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Inaudible

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13
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Gave into one’s pleasure

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Indulged

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14
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Not clearly expressed; hard to understand

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Obscure

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15
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Strange or unusual qualities

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Peculiarities

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16
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A prison for criminals

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Penitentiary

17
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To be destroyed; die

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Perish

18
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Pleasantly calm or peaceful

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Placid

19
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An angry dispute or disagreement

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Quarrel

20
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The act of resigning; withdrawing

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Resignation