Night Vocab 1 Flashcards

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1
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a place where dead person’s body is cremated

A

crematory

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2
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a short, thick stick carried as a weapon by a police officer.

A

truncheon

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3
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cancel or postpone the punishment (someone esp. someone condemned to death)

A

reprieve

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4
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a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to high temperatures

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crucible

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5
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infection of the intestines resulting in sever diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces

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dysentery

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6
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a photograph or picture developed or executed in black and white or in varying tones of only one color.

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monochrome

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a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed

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quarantine

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8
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thin or skinny

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emanciated

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9
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restrict or burden (someone of something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

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encumber

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10
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a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something.

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blandishment

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11
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clear: free from obscurity and easy to understand

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lucidity

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12
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a strong feeling of something about to happen, esp. something unpleasant

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premonition

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13
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devoutly religious

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pious

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14
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endless

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interminable

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15
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a deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness

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melancholy

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16
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to give out food

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rations

17
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a thing with a distinct and independent existence.

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entity

18
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rise in rebellion

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revolt

19
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a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or a judge.

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conviction

20
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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

A

anecdote

21
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not valid or legally binding

A

void

22
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the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events

A

abstraction

23
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extremely hungry

A

famished

24
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contemptuous ridicule or mockery

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derision

25
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a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.

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queue

26
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without delay

A

summarily

27
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a person who has had a long experience in a particular field esp. military service

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veteran

28
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something that reflects changes in circumstances or opinions

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barometer