Heredia,Evelyn Chapter 3 Vocab Flashcards
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onslaught
A
an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one.
2
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speculation
A
consideration of some subject
3
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dispensation
A
an act or instance of dispensing
4
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irked
A
to irritate, annoy
5
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cordially
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courteous and gracious
6
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expounding
A
to set forth or state in detail
7
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erratic
A
deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct
8
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tranquility
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calmness; peacefulness; quiet
9
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retrieved
A
to recover or regain
10
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sprint
A
to run at full speed
11
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iniquities
A
gross injustice or wickedness.
12
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flinty
A
composed of, containing, or resembling flint
13
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persevere
A
to persist in anything undertaken
14
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furor
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a general outburst of excitement
15
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contentious
A
tending to argument
