Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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antechamber
A
a small room leading into a larger main room; a waiting area
2
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denunciation
A
letter stating reason or accusation
3
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dowry
A
money, goods, or estate which a woman brings to her husband in marriage
4
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gendarme
A
a French police officer
5
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impassive
A
not feeling or showing emotion
6
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imprudence
A
lacking wisdom or good judgement
7
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Juge d’Instruction
A
[French] an independent prosecutor, called in for severe crimes
8
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lenient
A
the showing of tolerance or mercy
9
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maxim
A
a short expression general truth/rule of conduct
10
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mercantile
A
use for trade or by merchants
