Chpt. 4-6 Flashcards

1
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Lurched

A

Moved or swayed suddenly or unsteadily

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2
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Sporadic

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Not happening at regular intervals

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3
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Punctilious

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In a careful manner, paying close attention to etiguette

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4
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Proprietor

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The owner of a business; a Legal owner

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5
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Abstraction

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A state in which someone is deep in thought; preoccupation

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6
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Benediction

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A prayer asking for a blessing

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7
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Reproachfully

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With disapproval or blame

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8
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Scrutinized

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Looked over very carefully

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9
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Harrowed

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Disturbed with great pain

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10
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Endured

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Put up with; allowed

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11
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Defunct

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No longer operational; dead

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12
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Nebulous

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Unclear or indistinct

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13
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Laudable

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Deserving or praise

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14
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Insidious

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Slowly and subtly harmful or destructive

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15
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Ineffable

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Unable to be expressed in words; unspeakable

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16
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Ramification

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A usually unintended consequence

17
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Contingencies

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Events that might occur in the future, especially unexpected problems

18
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Cordial

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An alcoholic beverage; a liqueur