Chasing Lincolns Killer Chp. 4-6 Flashcards

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coagulated

A

(of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state

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accomplice

A

a person who helps another commit a plan.

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bewildered

A

cause (someone) to become confused.

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4
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regiment

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a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies

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cavalry

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(in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback

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epidemic

A

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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mayhem

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violent or damaging disorder; chaos.

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catastrophic

A

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

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eluded

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evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

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vengeance

A

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

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