Chapter 20 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Aridity
A
Dryness
2
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Attentice
A
Paying attention; observant
3
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Caliber
A
Quality
4
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Capital charge
A
A charge for a crime that is punishable by death
5
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Corroborative evidence
A
Evidence that strengthens a case
6
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Corrupt
A
To bring someone down to a lower moral level
7
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Cynical confidence
A
Selfishness and self-centredness
8
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Detatchment
A
The state of being disinterested or inemotional
9
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Discreet
A
Carefully phrased; cautious
10
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Fraud
A
A lie; a deception
11
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Indicted
A
Formally accused; charged
12
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Iota
A
A very small amount
13
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Minute (my- newt)
A
Exact; precise
14
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Pauper
A
An extremely poor person
15
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Perpetrated
A
Committed
