Chapter12 Flashcards
1
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Perplexed
A
Baffled, puzzled
2
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Foliage
A
Leaves, collectively
3
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Prudent
A
the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
4
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Spit
A
Skewer
5
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Wrench
A
A sudden twist
6
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Fatigue
A
Extreme tiredness
7
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Exertion
A
Effort
8
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Ail
A
Afflict (cause pain or suffer to) someone in mind or body
9
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Tactic
A
Strategy
10
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Distress
A
Extreme anxiety
11
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Gingerly
A
In a careful and cautions manner
12
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Surge
A
A sudden large increase, typically a brief one that happens during an otherwise stable period
13
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Delude
A
Imposed a misleading belief upon someone
14
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Defy
A
Openly resist or refuse to obey
15
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Sear
A
Burn or scorch the surface of something with a sudden heat
