Chapter 5-10 Vocab Flashcards
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canvassing
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soliciting are requesting
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pretext
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A false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; excuse
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sordid
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not noble in character or quality
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arable
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suitable for plowing, hence producing crops
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intermediary
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one who acts as a go-between
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perpendicularity
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being at right angles to the horizon; vertical
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malignity
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persistent intense ill will or desire to harm others; great malice
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capitulated
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gave up; surrendered
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categorically
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without qualifications or conditions; absolutely
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retribution
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punishment for wrongdoing
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in pending
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about to happen
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machinations
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Secret plots or schemes, especially those by one with evil intent
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censured
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condemned as wrong, disapproved
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conciliatory
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tending to soothe anger or make friendly
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superannuated
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too old or worn out to work; obsolete
