Set A And B unit 9 Flashcards

1
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awry

A

in a turned, twisted position

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2
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bludgeon

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a short club used as a weapon

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3
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chafe

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to warm by rubbing

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4
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dire

A

dreadful, causing fear or suffering

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5
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encroach

A

to advance beyond the usual/proper limits

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6
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fend

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to ward off, resist; to get along

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7
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mien

A

air, manner; appearance; expression

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8
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penal

A

having to do with punishment

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9
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predominant

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the greatest in strength or power

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10
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recluse

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a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

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11
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apt

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suitable, fitting, likely

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12
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capitulate

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to end resistance, give up

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13
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defile

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to make unclean or dirty

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14
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disarming

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charming, tending to soften unfriendliness or suspicion

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15
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endow

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to furnish, equip, provide

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16
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disgruntled

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in bad humor, discontented, annoyed

17
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impunity

A

freedom from punishment

18
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pertinent

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related to the matter at hand, to the point

19
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prodigy

A

something wonderful or marvelous

20
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renown

A

fame, glory