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The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter II: A Definite Chef Aim Flashcards

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subordinate

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lower in rank or position

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stupendous

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extremely impressive.

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spasmodic

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occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts.

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sundry

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of various kinds; several.

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gait

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a person’s manner of walking.

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hurdle

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an upright frame, typically one of a series, that athletes in a race must jump over.

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brow

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a person’s forehead.

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forerunner

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a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.

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apt

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appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

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crust

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the tough outer part of a loaf of bread.

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adornment

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a thing that adorns or decorates; an ornament.

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concomitant

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naturally accompanying or associated.

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hemlock

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a highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell.

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snarl

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(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

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startling

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very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.

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to brood

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think deeply about something that makes one unhappy

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slant

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a particular point of view from which something is seen or presented.

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to breed

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cause (an animal) to produce offspring, typically in a controlled and organized way.

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hamstring

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cripple (a person or animal) by cutting their hamstrings

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to wither

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(of a plant) become dry and shriveled

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heretofore

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before now

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splendid

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magnificent; very impressive.

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admonition

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an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning

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contempt

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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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inasmuch as
to the extent that; insofar as.
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to covet
yearn to possess or have (something).
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cord
long thin flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.
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superintendent
a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity.
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to germinate
(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.
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subsequent
coming after something in time; following.
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to probe
physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
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dazzling
extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily
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to endow
give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).
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to spur on
to prompt or encourage someone
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to corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
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to console
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
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dissension
disagreement that leads to discord.
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borne
carried or transported by.
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to quarrel
have an angry argument or disagreement.
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( in ) vain
producing no result; useless.
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latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed
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squarely
directly, without deviating to one side.
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to pool
(of two or more people or organizations) put (money or other assets) into a common fund.
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conduct
the action or manner of managing an activity or organization.
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foregoing
just mentioned or stated; preceding.
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foremost
most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
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to weave
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
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appalling
awful; terrible
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stricken
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
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news butcher
a person selling refreshments, newspapers, and other items on a train or in a stadium or theater.
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chasm
a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
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roaster
a container, oven, furnace, or apparatus for roasting something.
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brook
a small stream
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stalk
the main stem of a herbaceous plant
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ragged
having a rough, irregular, or uneven surface, edge, or outline
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hindrance
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
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penitentiary
a prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
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admission
a statement acknowledging the truth of something.
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tuberculosis
an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.
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rout
defeat and cause to retreat in disorder.
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dreaded
regarded with great fear or apprehension
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shackles
a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.
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germ
a microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
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to will
intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen
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balky
reluctant; uncooperative
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rein
a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving.
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yield
give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.
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budge
make or cause to make the slightest movement.
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waver
shake with a quivering motion.
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rudder
a flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.
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haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
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prohibitive
(of a price or charge) excessively high; difficult or impossible to pay.
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reading glass
magnifying glass
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to marshal
arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order.
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yonder
at some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
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detour
take a long or roundabout route.
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lame
(of a person or animal) unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.
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meagre
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
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to girdle
encircle (the body) with or as a girdle or belt.
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flivver
a cheap car or aircraft, especially one in bad condition
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plaster
a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
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hump
a rounded raised mass of earth or land.
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amendment
a minor change in a document.
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to wink
close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.
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eyelid
each of the upper and lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed.
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fountain pen
a pen with a reservoir or cartridge from which ink flows continuously to the nib.
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resplendent
attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
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ditch
a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field.
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hewer
a person who cuts wood, stone, or other materials.
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disavow
deny any responsibility or support for.
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accord
an official agreement or treaty.
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to scoff
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
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derision
contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
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surcharge
an additional charge or payment.

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