Chapter 12 Flashcards

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Lethargic

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Unnaturally sleepy; dull

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Embezzle

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To steal property entrusted to one’s care

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Heartrending

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Causing mental pain or grief

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Leisurely

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Unhurried and taking plenty of time

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Malady

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A sickness, illness, disease, disorder

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Turmoil

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In great confusion or disorder

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Despondent

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Sad, without hope, discouraged

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Nomadic

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Moving from place to place

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Piecemeal

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One piece at a time

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Quest

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A search or hunt

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Reinforce

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To make stronger with new materials

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Random

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By chance and not planned

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Seclusion

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Isolation from others

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Status

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Relative standing or rank

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Rant

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To speak wildly or noisily or loud

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Mellow

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Ripe and well matured; soft, sweet, and rich

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Clarification

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The act of making clear or understandable, an explanation

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Cache

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A hiding place; something hidden or stored

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Abound

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To be plentiful, be filled

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Braggart

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A boaster; boastful in a loud, annoying way