literature 7 Flashcards

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genial

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happy, friendly

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appall

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to shock or horrify

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berth

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where a ship anchors (docks)

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imperious

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overbearing,bossy

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semi barbaric

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half civilized

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impartial

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not favoring one side or another

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solemnized

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made solemn (grave, awe, inspiring) by ritual

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delirious

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state of great mental confusion

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obsession

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compulsive preoccupation with idea

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enamel

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metal pottery that is glossy,clear

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squadron

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unit of military aircraft

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tenor

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general meaning, drift

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elude

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to avoid, slip away

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blustering

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speaking in a bragging, noisy manner

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brusquely

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in an abrupt, crude manner

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repose

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to lie at rest

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tolerance

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accepting others’ beliefs

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pompous

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full of self-importance

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chagrin

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embarrassment due to failure

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contempt

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feeling toward a person one considers worthless