chapter 12 Flashcards

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aphorism

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short statement or proof

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diabolical

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devilish

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3
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aftermath

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negative consequence or result

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4
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enormity

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state of being huge

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5
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cohort

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a group that is moving together

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6
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odyssey

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long adventurous journey

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7
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posterity

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future generations

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8
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premeditated

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fully planned; deliberate

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10
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culpable

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deserving blame

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11
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scurrilous

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vulgar

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13
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gibe

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utter taunting words

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14
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innocuous

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harmless

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16
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partisan

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strong supporter or advocate

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17
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necessitate

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to require

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26
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catharsis

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releasing of emotions through spiritual arts

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