jan 8th - frank ch 23, 24 Flashcards

1
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the highest point or stage, climax, summit

A

acme

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2
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disbelief, unwilling to admit for accept what is offered as true

A

Incredulity

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3
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insulting or abusive language

A

invective

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4
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a person who sacrifices something of greater value and especially life itself for the sake of principal

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Martyr

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5
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the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character

A

psysiognomy

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6
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to renounce upon oath, take back, retract

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abjuration

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7
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a large disastrous fire

A

conflagration

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8
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harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt

A

Contumely

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9
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free from burden, relieve, unburden

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Disencumbered

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10
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to enclose within or as if within walls, imprison, entomb

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immure

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11
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curses

A

imprecations

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12
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weakness or weariness of body or mind

A

Languor

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13
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something that brings disgrace, discredit, shame

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opprobrium

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14
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all future generations

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posterity

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15
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of or related to marriage or the marriage ceremony

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nuptial

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