Chapter 2 Flashcards

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adjourn

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to stop proceedings temporarily, move to another place

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alien

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foreign; citizen of another country

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comely

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having a pleasing appearance

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compensate

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to make up for; to repay for services

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dissolute

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loose in ones morals or behaviors

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erratic

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not regular or consistent

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expulsion

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the process of driving or forcing out

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feint

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a deceptive movement

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fodder

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raw material for a designated purpose; food for cattle

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fortify

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to strengthen

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illegible

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difficult to read

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jeer

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to make fun of unkindly; a rude remark

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lucrative

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profitable, bringing in money

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mediocre

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average

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proliferate

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to reproduce, increase or spread quickly

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subjugate

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to conquer by force, bring under complete control

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sully

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to stain, soil, tarnish, defile

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tantalize

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to tease

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terse

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brief and to the point

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unflinching

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firm, showing no signs of fear