Chapter 6-11 Flashcards

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fathom

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to comprehend (understand) in depth

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imperative

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necessary

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impotent

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powerless

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placidly

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calmly, peacefully

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diligent

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hard-working

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inevitable

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unavoidable; bound to happen

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squander

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to waste

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waver

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to be uncertain; to fluctuate; to swing back and forth

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animosity

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a feeling of resentment that could lead to violence; hostility

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audacious

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bold; daring

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indignant

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angry about something that is unfair, mean, or bad

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provoke

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  1. to make angry; to annoy

2. to arouse to action or feeling

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confront

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to come face to face with; to oppose

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destined

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to be determined or established ahead of time

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vehemently

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intensely; strongly or violently

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warily

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on guard; alert to or looking out for danger