Shane Flashcards

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disdain

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to look upon with scorn, to refuse scornfully, a feeling of contempt

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ample

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more than enough, large, spacious

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3
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epitaph

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a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone

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4
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ethical

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having to do with morals or values, right and wrong

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5
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facetious

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humorous, not meant seriously

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6
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inaudible

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not able to be heard

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7
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indiscriminate

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without restraint or control

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8
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intrigued

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to puzzle or excite the curiosity,crafty dealings, to form and carry out plots,

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jurisdiction

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an area of authority or control

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10
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plausible

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appearing true, reasonable, or fair

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plebian

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common, vulgar, belonging to the lower class

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12
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prodigal

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wastefully extravagant, lavishly or generously abundant, one who is wasteful

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proximity

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nearest, closest

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14
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pulverize

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to grind or pound to a powder or dust, to destroy or overcome

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15
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volatile

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highly changeable tending to become violent or explosive, changing readily from a liquid to a gaseous state

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16
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fickle

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tending to become violent or explosive, changing readily from a liquid to a gaseous state

17
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aghast

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filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror

18
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assert

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to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend

19
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apparition

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a ghost or ghostly figure, an unexpected or unusual appearance

20
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cower

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to crouch or shrink away in fear or shame

21
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addendum

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a thing that is added, an appendix or addition to a book or written document