Lesson 11 Flashcards

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1
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glaringly bad; outrageous

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flagrant

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2
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an aristocrat

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patrician

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3
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one sent on a special mission to represent others

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emissary

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4
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having a similar, origin, nature, or character

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kindred

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5
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a loud quarrel or fight

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fracas

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6
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to tear (flesh) jaggedly

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lacerate

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useless; pointless

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futile

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8
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spotless; perfect

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immaculate

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9
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the manner of walking

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gait

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10
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to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way

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carp

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11
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to ask; to inquire

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query

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12
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a line of people or vehicles

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queue

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13
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very wicked; notorious

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nefarious

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14
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the beginning; origin

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genesis

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15
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a deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation

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façade

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