Lit vocab Flashcards
1
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stupor
A
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
2
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carnage
A
the killing of a large number of people
3
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furtively
A
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively
4
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doggedly
A
in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence
5
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raucous
A
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
6
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erratic
A
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
7
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investment
A
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result
8
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indictment
A
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
9
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permeated
A
spread throughout (something); pervade
10
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unobtrusively
A
in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention
11
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tentatively
A
subject to further confirmation; not definitely
