Chapter 17 Flashcards

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Cryptic

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Having a vague or hidden meaning; puzzling

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Implicit

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Suggested but not directly expresses; unstated, but able to be understood

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Vindictive

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Inclined to seek revenge; vengeful

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Depict

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To represent in pictures or words; describe

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Rupture

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To burst or break apart

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Deficient

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Lacking something essential; inadequate

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Saturate

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To soak or fill as much as possible

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Detrimental

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Harmful

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Ironic

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Opposite of what might be expected

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Inhibition

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A holding back or blocking of some action, feeling, or thought

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