chapter 8-11 Flashcards

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aberration

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a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

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accosted

A

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively

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3
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procure

A

obtain (something), especially with care or effort

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morphodite

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Morphodite is a slang term for
hermaphrodite; a person born with both male and female genitalia.

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quelled

A

put an end to (a rebellion or other
disorder), typically by the use of force

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analogous

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared

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relativity

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a: the quality or state of being relative
b: something that is relative

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8
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provocation

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action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

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9
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guilelessness

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innocent, naive

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10
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invective

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insulting, abusive, or highly critical
language

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gallantly

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in a brave or heroic manner

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innate

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inborn; natural

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13
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feeble

A

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age
or illness

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14
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rudiments

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the first principles of (a subject)

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15
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Providence

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the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

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16
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Jew’s harp

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a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a lyre shaped metal frame containing a metal tongue, which is plucked while the frame is held in the teeth, the vibrations causing twanging tones.

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alist

A

inclined to one side

18
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passé

A

no longer fashionable; out of date

19
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wrathful

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full of or characterized by intense anger

20
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ruthless

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having or showing no pity or compassion for others

21
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apoplectic

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overcome with anger; extremely indignant

22
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degeneration

A

the state or process of being or becoming degenerate; decline or deterioration

23
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umbrage

A

offense or annoyance

24
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rectitude

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morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

25
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interdict

A

an authoritative prohibition

26
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palliation

A

a medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the
condition