Parra Vocab from Merriam Webster Flashcards

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Steady or faithful attachment; stick fast to

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Adherence (n)

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Viewing the future with anxiety or alarm

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Apprehensive (adj)

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3
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To inflict punishment on (as by whipping)

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Chastisement (n)

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4
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A natural ability; inclination, tendency

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Aptitude (n)

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5
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a gradual increase

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Crescendo (n)

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6
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Obvious to the eye or mind

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Conspicuous (adj)

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7
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Agitated with doubt mental conflict or pain

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Distraught (adj)

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8
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to encroach upon in a way that violates the law or the rights of another

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Infringed (v)

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9
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Marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details

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Meticulously (adj)

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10
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capable of being touched or felt

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Palpable (adj)

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11
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Insolent or rude in speech or behavior

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Petulantly (adverb)

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12
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Added or serving as extra

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Supplementary (adj)

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13
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An infringement or violation of a law command or duty

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Transgression (n)

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14
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Garment without sleeve

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Tunic (n)

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15
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having the agreement and consent of all

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Unanimous (adj)

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