Night #1 Flashcards

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lack of interest or emotion, indifference

A

apathy

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2
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satisfying; rellieving

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appeasing

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3
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lodged; used to refer to temporary lodging of military personnel in private homes or other private establishments

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billeted

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4
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ignoble, inferior, undignified

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base

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5
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a formal blessing; act of calling upon God during a religious service

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benediction

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6
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flattering remarks that are meant to be persuasive

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blandishment

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7
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required; that which must be done

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compulsory

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8
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restriction, especially of feelings and behaviors

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constraint

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9
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face or features of the face

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countenance

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10
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an official public proclamation or order issued by an authority, such as a governmental or military authority

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edict

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11
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stating in detail; explaining

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expounding

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12
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scolded, especially in a noisy and bullying way

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harangued

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13
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in an airtight way

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hermetically

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14
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begged; pleaded sincerely

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implored

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15
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indefinite; vague; subtle

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indeterminate

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16
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motionless; lacking the ability to move or act

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inert