Chapter 9 Flashcards by Gavin King

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Awry

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With a turn or twist to one side

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Apt

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Audited to the purpose or occasion

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Bludgeon

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To strike or knock down

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Capitulate

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To surrender unconditionally

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Chafe

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To make sore by rubbing

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Defile

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To make dirty

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Dire

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Causing great fear

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Disarm

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Removing of hostility

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Disgruntled

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Displeased

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Encroach

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To advance beyond proper

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Endow

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Permanent source of income

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Fend

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Ward off

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Impunity

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Exemption from punishment

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Mien

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Showing feeling

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Penal

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Punishment for crimes

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Pertinent

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Relating to the matter at hand

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Predominant

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Having power, authority, or influence over others

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Prodigy

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Someone with extreme talent

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Renown

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Widespread

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Recluse

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Someone who lives apart from society