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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

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to the extent that; insofar as.

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to covet

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yearn to possess or have (something).

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cord

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long thin flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.

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superintendent

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a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity.

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to germinate

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(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.

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subsequent

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coming after something in time; following.

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to probe

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physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

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dazzling

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extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily

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to endow

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give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).

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to spur on

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to prompt or encourage someone

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to corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

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to console

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comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

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dissension

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disagreement that leads to discord.

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borne

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carried or transported by.

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to quarrel

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have an angry argument or disagreement.

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( in ) vain

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producing no result; useless.

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latent

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed

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squarely

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directly, without deviating to one side.

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to pool

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(of two or more people or organizations) put (money or other assets) into a common fund.

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conduct

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the action or manner of managing an activity or organization.

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foregoing

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just mentioned or stated; preceding.

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foremost

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most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

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to weave

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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

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awful; terrible

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stricken

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seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.

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news butcher

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a person selling refreshments, newspapers, and other items on a train or in a stadium or theater.

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chasm

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a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

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roaster

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a container, oven, furnace, or apparatus for roasting something.

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brook

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a small stream

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stalk

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the main stem of a herbaceous plant

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ragged

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having a rough, irregular, or uneven surface, edge, or outline

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hindrance

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a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

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penitentiary

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a prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

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admission

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a statement acknowledging the truth of something.

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tuberculosis

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an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.

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rout

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defeat and cause to retreat in disorder.

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dreaded

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regarded with great fear or apprehension

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shackles

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a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner’s wrists or ankles together.

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germ

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a microorganism, especially one that causes disease.

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to will

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intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen

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balky

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reluctant; uncooperative

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rein

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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

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give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

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budge

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make or cause to make the slightest movement.

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waver

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shake with a quivering motion.

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rudder

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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

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.

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prohibitive

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(of a price or charge) excessively high; difficult or impossible to pay.

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reading glass

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magnifying glass

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to marshal

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arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order.

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yonder

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at some distance in the direction indicated; over there.

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detour

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take a long or roundabout route.

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lame

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(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

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(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

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to girdle

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encircle (the body) with or as a girdle or belt.

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flivver

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a cheap car or aircraft, especially one in bad condition

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plaster

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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

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a rounded raised mass of earth or land.

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amendment

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a minor change in a document.

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to wink

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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

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each of the upper and lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed.

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fountain pen

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a pen with a reservoir or cartridge from which ink flows continuously to the nib.

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resplendent

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attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.

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ditch

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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

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a person who cuts wood, stone, or other materials.

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disavow

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deny any responsibility or support for.

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accord

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an official agreement or treaty.

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to scoff

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speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

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derision

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contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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surcharge

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an additional charge or payment.

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