chapter 3.3 Flashcards

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adversary

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a committed enemy or opponent

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antipathy

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deep-seated dislike

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audacious

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willing to take bold risks

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averse

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having a strong dislike

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belligerent

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hostile and agressive

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berate

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to scold angrily

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cantankerous

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grouchy and argumentative

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circumspect

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wary or cautious

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clamor

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Ań uproar, usually from a crowd showing disapproval

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condescend

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to act superior to someone else

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encroach

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to intrude on a territory or domain

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estranged

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no longer emotionally close to someone

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evade

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to escape or avoid usually through clever means

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flout

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openly disregard

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