Chapters 9-14 Flashcards

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grimace

A

facial expression indicating disapproval/pain

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2
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lucrative

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profitable

adj

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3
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inevitable

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unable to be avoided evaded or escaped

adj

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4
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acrid

A

sharp or biting to taste and smell

adj

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5
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pungent

A

acrid

adj

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6
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sauntered

A

stroll

v

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7
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legacy

A

anything handed down from the past

n

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8
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arrogant

A

insolently proud or cocky

adj

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9
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perpetually

A

continuing or enduring forever

adj

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10
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fickle

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likely to change

adj

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11
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sallow

A

of a sickly yellowish color

adj

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12
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ominous

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threatening

adj

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13
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palliative

A

relieving without curing

adj

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14
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reticence

A

the state of being reserved

n

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15
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demeanor

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conduct or behavior

n

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furtive

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taken, done, or used by stealth

adj

17
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daunting

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disheartening or intimidating

adj

18
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meticulous

A

taking or showing extreme care about precise detail

adj

19
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ambivalent

A

having mixed feelings about someone or something

adj

20
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oblivious

A

unaware or unminded

adj

21
Q

blood money

A

fee paid to a hired murderer

n