part 3 Flashcards

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allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

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analogy

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a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

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demireps

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a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful

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swindlers

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a person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions

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immorality

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the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness

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morality

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principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

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decency

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behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

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sequester

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isolate or hide away

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enumeration

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he action of mentioning a number of things one by one

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parallelism

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the state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way

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jargon

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special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

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cartwrighting

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a trades person skilled in the making and repairing of wagons and carts

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coopering

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make or repair

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conspire

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make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act

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rapturous

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characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

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pathetic

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arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

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ineffable

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

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recurrence

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the fact of occurring again.