Chapter X Flashcards

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Physiognomy

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noun
a person’s facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.

  • the supposed art of judging character from facial characteristics.
  • the general form or appearance of something.
    “the physiognomy of the landscape”
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Phalanx

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(noun)
a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.

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Aver
(Past tense: averred)

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state or assert to be the case.

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Fastidious

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(Adj)
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

very concerned about matters of cleanliness.

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Surmise

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(v) suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Also noun.

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Abjure

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(v) solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

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Peremptory
(Adv - peremptorily)

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adjective
insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.

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Kindling up

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Getting angry

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