Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Abashed

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Embarrassed

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Aloof

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Standing apart from others by choice

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Anguish(v)

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To cause deep pain or sorrow

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Anguish(n)

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Great mental suffering distress or pain

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Articulate(v)

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To pronounce distinctly, to express well in words

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Articulate(adj)

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Able to use language officially ,expressed clearly and forcefully

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Bask

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Expose oneself to ,to take pleasure in

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Defect(n)

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In imperfection or blemish of some kind

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Defect(v)

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To desert a cause or organization

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Finesse(n)

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Delicate skill

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Finesse(v)

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To accomplish something by cleverness

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Flaunt

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To show off

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Forthright

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Direct or straightforward

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Genial

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Pleasantly cheerful

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Instill

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To add gradually

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Ostracize

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To exclude from a group or send away

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Premonition

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Forewarning or forebodying of a future events

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Pseudonym

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A pen name

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Purge(v)

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To wash away impurities

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Purge(n)

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The process of getting rid of something or someone decisively

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Rehabilitate

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to restore to good condition

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Repercussion

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consequence of some action

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Resolute

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Bold or determined

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Retentive

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Able to hold or retaining knowledge easily

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Scapegoat

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A person or thing caring the blame for others