Mockingbird 16 Flashcards

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to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt

A

Profane
(The student cussed out the teacher during lunch today)

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2
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an order requiring people to provide documents or testimony.

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subpoena
(the Queen is above the law and cannot be subpoenaed)

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3
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To make something clear

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elucidate
(work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matte)

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4
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having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

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amiable
( The teacher was really amiable at school today )

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5
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the quality of being fair and impartial.

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equity
( Mcdonalds was being really equity when they gave me my paycheck)

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6
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the quality or state of being eccentric.

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eccentricity
(the eccentricity of his views)

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7
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A person involved in a lawsuit.

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litigant
(Everybody at the party was a litigant)

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