lotf ch 5-9 Flashcards

1
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brandishing

A

waving about in a threatening manner

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2
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chasm

A

deep clefts or gores

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3
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corpulent

A

with a large, bulky body

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4
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demure

A

modest

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5
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derision

A

ridicule

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6
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diffidently

A

with hesitation and respect

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7
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embroiled

A

involved in conflict

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8
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exulting

A

joyful

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9
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fervor

A

intensity

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10
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glowered

A

look angrily

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11
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inarticulate

A

unable to speak

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12
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interspersed

A

interwoven; with something at intervals in between

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13
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jeeringly

A

mockingly

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14
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lamentation

A

weeping, crying

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15
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ludicrous

A

ridiculous, absurd

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16
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mutinously

A

rebelliously

17
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sagely

A

wisely

18
Q

sanctity

A

holiness, inviolability

19
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succulent

A

juicy

20
Q

taboo

A

rule that makes something forbidden