Chapter 15 Vocab Flashcards

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Acquiescence

A

Agreement without protest

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2
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Affliction

A

In this case, a condition

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3
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Aggregation

A

Group; gathering

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4
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Begrudge

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The begrudge something is to feel resentment or disapproval about that fact that they have something

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5
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Ecclesiastical

A

Church- like

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6
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Facade

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The front of a building; the part facing that street

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7
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Futility

A

Feeling of bring ineffective; uselessness, hopelessness

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8
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Impassive

A

Showing no emotion

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9
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Linotype

A

A typesetting machine used in publishing

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10
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Ominous

A

Threatening; sinister

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11
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Shinnied up

A

Drunk

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12
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Stifle

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Hold back; suppress

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13
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Succinct

A

Clear and brief

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14
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Uncouth

A

Crude, unmannerly

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15
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Venerable

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Impressive on account of age or historic associations

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16
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Venue

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The place where a jury is selected and a case is tried