English Vocabulary Flashcards
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A slang term for prison
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“Stir”
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Carefully and industriously sewing together the top portions of shoes
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Assiduously stitching uppers
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Written down in a record book or ledger book
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Chronicled
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Morally good;honorable
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Virtuous
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Forced;required
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Compulsory
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To restore to useful life, as through theory and education
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Rehabilitation
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To refuse to move or act
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Balk
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Famous;well respected
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Eminent
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People who chase after criminals
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Rogue catchers
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He’ll serve his full term in prison without anyone shortening the length of it or pardoning time
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He’ll do his bit…foolishness
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Accomplices or associates in crime
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Confederates
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In a pleasant, friendly manner
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Genially
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Punishment for bad behavior
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Retribution
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Tending to elude capture
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Elusive
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Innocent charm masking real slyness
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Specious guile
