The Hiding Place pp. 139-199 Flashcards

1
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contingent

A

a division or apportionment among a number; a quota; an equal or suitable share; proportion

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2
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incriminating

A

providing evidence that a crime has been committed

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3
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lavatory

A

a place for washing; another word for bathroom

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4
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pleurisy

A

inflammation of the lining of the lungs

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5
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effusion

A

the act of pouring out a liquid

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6
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festering

A

as with a wound, becoming infected, bacteria growing

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7
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sacrosanct

A

sacred, inviolable

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8
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ramrod

A

a cleaning rod for small arms or for loading a long gun

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9
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squander

A

to spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally; to waste without economy or judgment

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10
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rasp

A

rubbing or grating against something

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11
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cont _ ng _ nt

A

i, e

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12
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_ n cr _ m _ nating

A

i, i, i

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13
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l _ v _ tory

A

a, a

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14
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pl _ _ ri _ y

A

e, u, s

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15
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_ ffu _ ion

A

e, s

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16
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_ est _ ring

A

f, e

17
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sa _ r _ san _ t

A

c, o, c

18
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r _mr _ d

A

a, o

19
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s _ _ _ nder

A

q, u, a

20
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_ _ _ _ :)

A

r, a, s, p