English vocab 4-5 Flashcards

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quell

A

to put an end to something with force

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2
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perpetuate

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to carry out a crime

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3
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insubordination

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a refusal to give in to authority

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4
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rebuke

A

sharp expression of disapproval

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5
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pervade

A

to spread throughout

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writhe

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to twist violently

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7
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magistrate

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to judge

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amenable

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easily controlled

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demeanor

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a manor or attitude

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peremptory

A

insisting upon immediate attention

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11
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intrusion

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act of entering where you aren’t welcome

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12
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judicious

A

cheerful

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13
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moderate

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to reduce the violence of something

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14
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divert

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to turn aside to distract to deflect

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15
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lull

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a period of quiet

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infantile

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relating to a young child

17
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default

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a failure or neglect to fulfill an obligation

18
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recoil

A

to draw back

19
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unsolicited

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not requested not sought after

20
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reciprocation

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response to action by doing a specific action