The things they carried Vocab Flashcards by Olivia Junek

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arbitration

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the impartial settlement of a dispute

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emissary

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agent who represents the interests of a group

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contentious

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quarrelsome

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affront

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to insult intentionally

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facsimile

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an exact reproduction or copy

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adhere

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to stick fast or together by

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entente

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an agreement between two or more governments

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attaché

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a person assigned to a diplomatic office

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dissension

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a difference of opinion

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altercation

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a heated and noisy quarrel

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gregarious

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enjoying the company of others

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aggregate

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gathered together into a mass

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Machiavellian

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of an amoral political doctrine

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consulate

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the premises occupied by a consul

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rancor

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bitter, long-lasting resentment; ill will

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antagonist

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one who opposes another; adversary

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inherent

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existing as an essential, natural part

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dissimulate

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to conceal under a false appearance

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protocol

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ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats

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covenant

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a binding agreement made by two parties

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retribution

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something demanded in repayment

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bellicose

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warlike in manner or temperament

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segregate

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to isolate or separate from others

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egregious

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outstandingly bad; flagrant

status quo

the existing state of affairs

discretion

quality of exhibiting a cautious reserve

schism

a separation or division into factions

breach

a breaking up or disruption of friendly relations

semblance

an outward or token appearance; form

ensemble

any unit that contributes to a single effect