Chapter 7&8 Vocab (Into the Wild) Flashcards
1
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A neutral reaction; indecisiveness
A
Ambivalence
2
Q
Insightful; Sharp
A
Astute
3
Q
Slanted
A
Canted
4
Q
A deliberate state of sexual inactivity
A
Celibate
5
Q
A natural consequence or inference from known data
A
Corollary
6
Q
Money and/or supplies for a trip
A
Grubstake
7
Q
A large, intimidating opening
A
Maw
8
Q
A form of sorghum, is a grain that is used in foods and sweeteners
A
Milo
9
Q
Separation; Divisiveness
A
Polarization
10
Q
Aid and comfort
A
Succor
11
Q
An excess
A
Surfeit
12
Q
The world of education
A
Academia
13
Q
Specialists in climbing high and challenging mountains
A
Alpinists
14
Q
A pared-down existence without many worldly goods
A
Asceticism
15
Q
Meaningless comments
A
Banalities
