Glass Castle Voca 2.2 Flashcards

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Vagrant

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A person who wanders with no particular home

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Adversaries

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A person or group that opposes

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Pious

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Showing reverence or loyalty to god

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Pilfering

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To steal, especially in small quantities

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Tentative

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Unsure, uncertain; not definite

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Pillaged

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To rob with open violence

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Deference

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Respectful or courteous submission to the opinion of others

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Flouted

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To treat with contempt

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Entice

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To lead by exciting hope; allure

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Destitute

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Deprived of food, clothing or shelter

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Arraigned

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Accused or criticized

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Ostentatiously

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Intended to attract attention

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Malicious

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Intentionally harmful

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Cantankerous

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Disagreeable to deal with

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Woefully

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In a sad or miserable way

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Ingrate

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An ungrateful person

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Relegated

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Sent to a lower place

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Ploy

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An action to gain advantage

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Palatial

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Resembling a palace