Chapter 16-19 (TKM) Flashcards
1
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bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech
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acrimonious
2
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making more certain; double-checking; conspiring
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corroborating
3
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appearance; face
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countenance
4
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direct and unreserved in speech
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frank
5
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a feeling of resentment or ill-will
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grudge
6
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the esophagus; throat
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gullet
7
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staggered; stumbled
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lurched
8
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hold contempt for, usually towards God or sacred principles
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profane
9
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a thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry
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scrutiny
10
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a summons for witnesses or evidence before a court
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subpoena
11
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familiar; having personal knowledge of
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acquainted
12
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tactless; bold
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brash
13
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intimidating; bullying
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browbeating
14
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strike out; erase
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expunge
15
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washings; the process of bathing
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lavations
