chapter 12 gang gang Flashcards

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industrious

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diligent and hard-working

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infamous

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well known for some bad quality or deed

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insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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levity

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the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

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oblivion

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the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

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paradoxical

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seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

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perjury

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the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation

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rancor

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bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

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sycophant

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a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage

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vacillate

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be indecisive

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