Christmas Carol 2 CONT. Flashcards

1
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filled with a great quantity

A

laden

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2
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showing arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

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condescension

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3
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a state of commotion and noise and confusion

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tumult

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4
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skillful in physical movements, especially those of the hands

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deft

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5
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support with evidence or authority or make more certain

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corroborate

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6
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reprehensible acquisitiveness an insatiable desire for wealth

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avarice

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7
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without logical or meaningful connection

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incoherent

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8
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freedom from activity

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repose

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9
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lying down, in a position of comfort or rest

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recumbent

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10
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be unstable

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fluctuate

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11
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be on top of

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surmount

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12
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without or almost without hope

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despondent

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13
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dignified and somber in manner or character

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solemn

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14
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decrease in phase

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wane

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15
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waste time, spend one’s time idly or inefficiently

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trifle

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16
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potentially existing but not presently noticed or realized

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latent