"Civil Peace" Vocabulary Flashcards

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To take possession or control of something; to seize for military use

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Commandeer

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Too large, great or valuable to be estimated or appreciated

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Inestimable

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Responsive; open; flexible

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Amenable

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To search thoroughly

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Rummage

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The space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks

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Fortnight

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Exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent or degree

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Monumental

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A building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance

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Edifice

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Without means of subsistence; poor; lacking food, clothing and/or shelter

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Destitute

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To struggle or fight in a rough or confused manner

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Scuffle

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A file or line, especially of people waiting their turn

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Queue

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A tough, lawless person; roughneck, bully

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Bully

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Domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial

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Imperious

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To be dry, hot or thirsty

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Parched

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To disagree and express ones own opinion

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Dissent

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To feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity

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Commiserate

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Small remnant or quantity; least valuable part of anything

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Dregs

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As a favor rather than as a matter of right

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Ex gratia