Chapter 6 Flashcards

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1
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To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion

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Brandish

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To include or contain

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Comprise

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Skillful

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Deft

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Lacking in, penniless, poor, deprived of the necessities of life

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Destitute

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Exact, definite, clearly stated

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Explicit

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6
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To destroy totally

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Extirpate

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7
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Coming at a bad time

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Inopportune

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8
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Sarcastic

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Ironic

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9
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Stale, out of date

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Musty

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10
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Meddling

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Officious

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Unfavorable, threatening, bad omen

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Ominous

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12
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A peak or high point

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Pinnacle

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13
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Planned

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Premeditated

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14
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Growing without check, wild

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Rampant

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15
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Comfort

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Solace

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16
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Dignified

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Stately

17
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Bending easily

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Supple

18
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To stop by force

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Suppress

19
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Open to or marked by bribery or corruption

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Venal

20
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To yield to

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Accede