Chasing Lincolns Killer Chp. 1 Flashcards

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fervently

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felt very strongly : having or showing very strong passion

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scourge

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to cause great trouble

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malice

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a desire to cause harm to another person

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adversary

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an enemy or opponent

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illuminate

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brightened with light

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confederacy

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a group of people, countries,

organizations, etc., that are joined together in some activity or effort

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tyrant

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a ruler who has complete power over a country and who is cruel and unfair

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proprietors

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a person who owns a business or property

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partition

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a wall or screen that separates one area from another

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precede

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to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)

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provoked

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to cause the occurrence of (a feeling or action) : to make (something) happen

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inauguration

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to introduce (someone, such as a newly elected official) into a job or position with a formal ceremony

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