Ransom Of The Red Chief Flashcards
1
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Diatribe
A
Bitter, abusive criticism
2
Q
Ransom
A
Payment demanded for the release of a person or property
3
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Apparition
A
A sudden or unusual sight
4
Q
Undeleterious
A
Harmless
5
Q
Philoprogenitiveness
A
Love for ones own children
6
Q
Bas-relief
A
Slightly raised
7
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Provisions
A
Necessary supplies;food
8
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Brake
A
A thick grouping of trees
9
Q
Court plaster
A
Adhesive cloth for covering cuts and scratches
10
Q
Magic-lantern views
A
Slides
11
Q
Dassant
A
Dare not
12
Q
King Herod
A
an ancient king of judea who once once ordered the execution of all bethlehem boys under the age of two
13
Q
Collaborate
A
To work together on a project
14
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Comply
A
To act according to a command or request
15
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Decry
A
To criticize