Pages 157-203 Flashcards

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Devised

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to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas: to devise a method.

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Reside

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to replace the siding on (a building).

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Appalled

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to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay: He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes.

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Feigned

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pretended; sham; counterfeit: feigned enthusiasm.

assumed; fictitious: a feigned name.

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Flatter

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to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.

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Compassion

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a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

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Ponder

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to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).

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Pudgy

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short and fat or thick: an infant’s pudgy fingers.

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Enraged

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to make extremely angry; put into a rage; infuriate: His supercilious attitude enraged me.

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Vow

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a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy.

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Holler

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to cry aloud; shout; yell: Quit hollering into the phone.

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Despise

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to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.

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Coldhearted

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lacking sympathy or feeling; indifferent; unkind.

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Fidget

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to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.

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Satisfied

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Feel good about smthg that is done

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