Deck 2 Flashcards

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Coerce

A

persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

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Deceit

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the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

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Regalia (re galye)

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the distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status.

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Carnage (Karnij)

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the killing of a large number of people.

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co·a·lesce

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come together and form one mass or whole.

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Vehemently

Pronounced (ve·he·ment·ly)

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in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

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Antipathy

Pronounced (an·tip·a·thy)

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a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

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Voracious

Pronounced (vo·ra·cious)

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  1. wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

2. having a very eager approach to an activity.

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Defalcation

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is misappropriation of funds by a person trusted with its charge.

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Stewardship

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the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

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Phenomenon

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a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

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