Chapters 6,7, and 8 Flashcards

1
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Chaff

A

to tease

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2
Q

Mangel

A

a plant with a large root that is used as food for farm animals.

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3
Q

Infanticide

A

the crime of killing a child

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4
Q

Stupefied

A

make someone dazed or foolish.

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5
Q

Cunning

A

convincingly sly, tricky

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6
Q

Categorical

A

not modified or restricted by reservations.

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7
Q

countenance

A

a person’s face or facial expression.

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8
Q

Capitulated

A

to surrender

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9
Q

Forgery

A

the act of forging or producing a copy of a signature

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10
Q

deputation

A

a group of people appointed to represent others.

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11
Q

sentinel

A

a person employed to keep watch for some event

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12
Q

Pensioner

A

a person who receives a pension.

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13
Q

Slogan

A

a short or memorable phrase used in advertising.

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14
Q

Hullabaloo

A

disturbance usually in protest.

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15
Q

Solicitor

A

A lawyer who gives legal advice

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16
Q

Avenge

A

inflict harm in return for or on behalf of