ela vocab Flashcards

1
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abolitionist

A

someone who wants to end slavery

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2
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suffrage

A

the right to vote in public elections

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3
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social reform

A

movement created to end justice gradually

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4
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Domestic institution

A

system created by the government related to the home and housework

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5
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cargo

A

goods that are transported or shipped

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6
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bodily affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering to the body

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7
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abolish

A

formally put to an end

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8
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earnestly

A

with sincerity and intent:seriously

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9
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brethren

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my brothers

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10
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solemnly

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with deep sincerity

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11
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deliverance

A

the action of being rescued or set free

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12
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autobiography

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a story about a persons life written by that person

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13
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authentic

A

not false or copied genuine

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14
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seldom

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not often rarely

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15
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deemed

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considered in a specific way

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16
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intimation

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hint or clue

17
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cudgel

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a short, thick stick used as a weapon

18
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impertinent

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not showing proper respect rude

19
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hinder

A

block or put something in the way of

20
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contrary

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something opposite or different from something else