Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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onslaught
A
a violent attack
2
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speculations
A
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
3
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irked
A
to be annoyed
4
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expounding
A
add details, as to an account or idea
5
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erratic
A
irregular
6
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tranquility
A
peacefulness
7
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retrieved
A
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of.
8
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sprint
A
run at full speed over a short distance.
9
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iniquities
A
absence of moral or spiritual values
10
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flinty
A
inflexibility
11
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persevere
A
to carry on in spite of difficulties
12
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furor
A
an outbreak of public anger or excitement.
13
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contentious
A
always ready to argue or fight
14
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condescension
A
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
15
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contemptuous
A
to feel that someone or something is beneath you
