ELA Vocab 2 Flashcards

1
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disrespect

A

contempt

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2
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displaying a repressed feelings of anger

A

smoldering

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3
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a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment

A

premonition

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4
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a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force

A

defiance

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5
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not stopping; continous

A

unceasing

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6
Q

to beg urgently for aid or mercy

A

imploring

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7
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a person who is extremely addicted to some habit

A

fiend

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8
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a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping

A

hysterics

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9
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a person who is guilty of a misdeed; a spirited or heroic act

A

delinquent

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10
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a striking or notable deed; s spirited or heroic act

A

exploit

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11
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an electronic component for enlarging power, sound, current, or voltage

A

amplifier

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12
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the act of going along with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc.,

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conformity

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13
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an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand or extremely powerful

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awe

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