Chapter 20-23 (TKM) Flashcards
declare someone innocent
acquit
goods that are illegally imported or exported
contraband
causing to be immoral or dishonest
corrupting
lack of interest or involvement
detachment
careful; good at keeping secrets
discreet
formally charged with a crime
indicted
made something last, go on
perpetuated
reckless, offensive boldness
temerity
punishment in return for a wrong
vengeance
a decision made by a jury
verdict
to annoy or anger someone
aggravate
an earnest or urgent request
appeal
distrustful of human nature
cynical
clarity when speaking; choice of words
diction
resigning to fate; allowing what happens to happen
fatalistic
to worry
fret
someone who deliberately insults religion, God, or a way of life
heathen
feelings of ill-will toward someone
resentments
a law enacted by legislature
statute
with conviction or force
vehement