Chapter Two Vocab Flashcards

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Skeptically

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Show to believe; ready to question; doubtful

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Mollified

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To soothe; to reduce harshness; soothed or pacified

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3
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Ominously

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In a threatening way; hostile or fearful

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Derogatory

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Intended to hurt or lower opinion of someone; demeaning

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5
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Plaintively

A

Show or expressing sorrow; mournfully or sadly

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Contorted

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Twisted out of shape

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7
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Apprehensively

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Anxious or fearful

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8
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Profound

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Having or showing great knowledge

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9
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Complacently

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In a pleased, satisfied manner

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10
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Precede

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To go before or ahead

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