F 451 Vocab 2 Flashcards

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sieve

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A utensil used for straining solids from liquids

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Praetorian

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A bodyguard or troop that protects a Roman emperor

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cardamom

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the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family

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certitude

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Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case

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asbestos

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a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics

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status quo

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the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues

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manifested

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To make evident or sure by showing or displaying

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anesthetized

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deprive of feeling or awareness

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