Chapter 16-19 Flashcards

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Bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech

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Acrimonious

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Making more certain; double-checking; conspiring

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Corroborating

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Appearance; face

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Countenance

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Direct and unreserved in speech

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Frank

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A feeling of resentment or ill-will

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Grudge

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The esophagus; Thorat

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Gullet

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Staggered; stumbled

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Lurches

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Hold contempt for; usually toward God

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Profane

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A thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry

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Scrutiny

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A summons for witness or evidence before a court

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Subpoena

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Familiar; having personal knowledge of

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Acquainted

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Tactless; bold

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Brash

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Intimidating; bullying

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Browbeating

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Strike out; erase

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Expunge

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Washings; the process of bathing

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Lavations

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16
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A journey or long quest for knowledge

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Pilgrimage

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An unpleasant situation

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Predicament

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A particular course of action

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Proceedings

19
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The act of making a conscious decision

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Volition

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With great anger, hatred, or ill- will

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Wrathfully