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English Final Flashcards

1
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Mutiny

A

Open rebellion against lawful authority, especially by sailors or soldiers against their officers.

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Transgression

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Act of breaking a law or command, or of committing a sin.

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3
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Heretics

A

People who hold a different belief from the official belief of their church.

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4
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Cunning

A

Skill in deception.

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5
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Counterfeit

A

Something made to deceive.

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6
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Confidence

A

Meeting, especially one held in secret.

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7
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Plundered

A

Took something by force.

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8
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Fugitives

A

Group of persons who have run away from danger.

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Avenge

A

Get revenge.

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10
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Dispatched

A

Finished something quickly.

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11
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Ventured

A

Tried something dangerous.

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12
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Tactics

A

Military procedures.

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13
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Craft

A

Activity that requires skill.

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14
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Dissemble

A

Put on an appearance or disguise.

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15
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Incredulity

A

Doubt.

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16
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Bemusing

A

Confusing; bewildering.

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17
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Guise

A

Outward appearance.

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18
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Deceived

A

Lied to; tricked.

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19
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Panel

A

One of the drawings on a page, usually framed by a border.

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Splash

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Large, full-page illustration.

21
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Tier

A

Row of panels.

22
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Gutter

A

Space between panels.

23
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Caption

A

Words in a separate box.

24
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Speech bubble

A

Rounded shape containing a character’s words.

25
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Applicant information

A

Data about a person applying for a job.

26
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Check box

A

Place on a form to indicate “yes”, signifying that a certain statement is true.

27
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Privacy statement

A

Statement from an institution that guarantees personal information will not be given out.

28
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Sprawling

A

Spread out.

29
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Serpentine

A

Twisting; winding; like a serpent.

30
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Compact

A

Firmly packed.

31
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Awesome

A

Impressive; causing awe.

32
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Destined

A

Caused by fate; meant for.

33
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Eternal

A

Timeless; everlasting.

34
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Purified

A

Cleaned by removing harmful or unwanted materials or qualities.

35
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Bade

A

Past tense of bid; requested.

36
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Stern

A

Strict; severe.

37
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Fasting

A

Intentionally not eating, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

38
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Customs

A

Traditions; actions that are commonly done by a group of people.

39
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Summoned

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Ordered someone or something to come to a place.

40
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Chimed

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Rang; made the sound of a bell.

41
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Attending

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Being present; taking care of things.

42
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Delicately

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Carefully; with grace and gentleness.

43
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Fluttered

A

Waved gently.

44
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Manipulated

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Managed or controlled through clever moves.

45
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Tremulous

A

Trembling; quivering; timid; fearful.

46
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Macabre

A

Grim and horrible.

47
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Eerily

A

Strangely, weirdly.

48
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Specter

9th Grade (3 decks)

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