Chapter 12-15 (TKM) Flashcards

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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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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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sudden, disturbing feelings of uneasiness

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qualms

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11
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intellectual, spiritual, or moral 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 in to one’s pleasures; had what one wanted

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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

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to be destroyed; die

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perish

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pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet

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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