Peak 1-15 Flashcards by Renee Mihalyov | Brainscape

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Ascent

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to climb higher

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precarious

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dangerously close to a fall or collapse

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pelting

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bombard or showered repeatedly

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audacious

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bold, daring, or definite

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alleged

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blamed without proof

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enunciating

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to pronounce clearly

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elicited

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to extract a response or draw out

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demeanor

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a person’s attitude or conduct

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stupor

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dazed or oblivion

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remorseful

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regretful, sorry, remorse

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incredulously

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skeptical or disbelief

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unwavering

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steady or firm

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duress

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acting on threats or pressure

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wherewithal

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necessities requiring cash

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begrudgingly

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reluctant to respond to instructions or an order

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