The Hiding Place pp. 77-138 Flashcards

1
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sonorous

A

loud sounding; giving a clear or loud sound

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2
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saboteur

A

one who betrays or sabotages

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3
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cordoned

A

created a protective perimeter, often with a rope

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bric-a-brac

A

a miscellaneous collection of small articles commonly of ornamental or sentimental value

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5
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venerable

A

calling forth respect through age, character, or attainment

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6
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cocksure

A

marked by overconfidence or presumptousness

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7
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uncanny

A

being beyond what is normal or expected; eerie

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ostensibly

A

to all outward appearances

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9
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aplomb

A

complete and confident composure or self-assurance

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10
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aristocratic

A

belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring the upper classes

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11
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s _ n _ r _ us

A

o, o, o

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12
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sab _ t _ _ r

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o, e, u

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13
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c _ rd _ ned

A

o, o

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14
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bri _ - a - bra _

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c, c

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15
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v _ n _ r _ ble

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e, e, a

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co _ _ sure

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c, k

17
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unca _ _ y

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n, n

18
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_ stens _ bly

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o, i

19
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_ pl _ _ _

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a, o, m, b

20
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arist _ cratic

A

o