Thai, Vincent Chapter 2 TKAM Vocab Flashcards

1
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condescended

A

do something in a haughty way, as though it is below one’s dignity or level of importance

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2
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foray

A

a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid

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3
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transaction

A

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal

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4
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apprehensively

A

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

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5
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indigenous

A

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

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6
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seceded

A

withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization

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7
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catawba

A

a North American variety of grape

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8
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cunning

A

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

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9
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literate

A

(of a person) able to read and write

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10
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illicitly

A

refers to something that is not morally proper or acceptable

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11
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sentimentality

A

excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia

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12
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union suit

A

a single undergarment combining shirt and pants

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13
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entailment

A

deduction or implication, that is, something that follows logically from or is implied by something else

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14
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scrip stamps

A

paper money of small denominations (less than $1.00) issued for temporary emergency use

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15
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vexations

A

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

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16
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hilt

A

the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife

17
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subsequent

A

coming after something in time; following

18
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mortification

A

great embarrassment and shame

19
Q

similax

A

a widely distributed climbing shrub with hooks and tendrils. Several South American species yield sarsaparilla from their roots, and some are cultivated as ornamentals

20
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uninitiated

A

without special knowledge or experience

21
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sojourn

A

a temporary stay