Short Story Vocab Flashcards by Claudia Claudia | Brainscape

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Remorse

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Deep guilt

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Ruse

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Trick

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Imprudent

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Unwise

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Surmounted

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Overcame

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Invariably

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Always;without changing

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Protruding

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Sticking out

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Precluded

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Made impossible in advance; prevented

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Immolation

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Destruction

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Connoisseurship

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Expert knowledge

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Endeavored

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Tried

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Obstinate

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Stubborn

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Vigilant

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Watchful

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Solace

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Comfort; easing of grief

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Embodies

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Conveys the impression of; represents

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Litany

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Repetitive prayer or recitation

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Stifled

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Smothered

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Polytheism

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Belie in more than one god

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Agile

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Moving with ease

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Scrutiny

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Close inspection

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Coveted

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Longed-for