Chapters 13-15 Flashcards

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Gibe

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To utter mocking or scoffing words

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Groveled

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To take pleasure in mean or base things

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Propensity

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A natural tendency

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Austerity

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Sterness; severity of manner

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Imbibed

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To consume liquids

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Speculation

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The contemplation or consideration of some subject

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Acquiescing

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Agree without protest

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Precocity

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The state of being or tendency to be precious

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Retribution

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Requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil

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Prosperity

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Strong natural tendency

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Expiation

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Make amends wrong doing

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Infirmaity

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A physical weakness

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Diabolical

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Having the qualities of the devil

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Veneration

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Respect

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Machinations

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Sinister scheming

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