Chapter 12-17 Flashcards
1
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gleam
A
shine brightly, like a star or a light
2
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bleak
A
providing no shelter or sustenance
3
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Devastate
A
overwhelm or overpower
4
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Resistance
A
group action in opposition to those in power
5
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conceal
A
not accessible to view
6
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hastily
A
in a hurried manner
7
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quavering
A
(of the voice) shaking as from weakness or fear
8
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strident
A
unpleasantly loud and harsh
9
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subside
A
wear off or die down
10
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caustic
A
harsh or corrosive in tone
11
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Contempt
A
open disrespect for a person or thing
12
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churning
A
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
13
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brusque
A
rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner
14
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tantalize
A
harass with persistent teasing or baiting
15
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taut
A
pulled or drawn tight
16
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exasperate
A
greatly annoyed; out of patience
