Montana 1948 List 2 Flashcards

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An introduction to something, a prelude or opening

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Overture

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2
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Abandoned or deserted

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Forsaken

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3
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Showing contempt or lack of respect

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Disdainful

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4
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Continue firmly, don’t stop

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Persisted

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5
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Brave, heroic

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Gallant

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6
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Give confidence and encouragement

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Emboldened

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7
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Involving ignoble actions and motives with moral distaste and contempt

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Sordid

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8
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Unjustly inflicting hardship

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Oppressive

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9
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A short journey or trip especially on engaged in as a leisure activity

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Excursion

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10
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An act of asking for information

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Inquiry

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