Chapter 20-23 (TKM) Flashcards

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1
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declare someone innocent

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acquit

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2
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goods that are illegally imported or exported

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contraband

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3
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causing to be immoral or dishonest

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corrupting

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4
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lack of interest or involvement

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detachment

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5
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careful; good at keeping secrets

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discreet

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6
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formally charged with a crime

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indicted

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7
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made something last, go on

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perpetuated

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reckless, offensive boldness

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temerity

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9
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punishment in return for a wrong

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vengeance

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10
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a decision made by a jury

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verdict

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11
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to annoy or anger someone

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aggravate

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12
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an earnest or urgent request

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appeal

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13
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distrustful of human nature

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cynical

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14
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clarity when speaking; choice of words

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diction

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15
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resigning to fate; allowing what happens to happen

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fatalistic

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16
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to worry

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fret

17
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someone who deliberately insults religion, God, or a way of life

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heathen

18
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feelings of ill-will toward someone

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resentments

19
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a law enacted by legislature

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statute

20
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with conviction or force

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vehement