TKAM chapter 16 vocab Flashcards

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Profane
He talked with such a profane mouth.

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To relate or be devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.

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Subpoena
They wrote a subpoena for the man next week.

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A writ ordering a person to attend a court.

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Elucidate
Work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter.

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To make something very clear and known.

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Amiable
She was a nice amiable looking girl.

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To have or display a friendly and pleasant manner.

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Equity
Equity of treatment.

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The quality of being fair and impartial.

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Eccentricity
The eccentricity of his views.

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The quality of being eccentric.

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Litigant
The parties litigant.

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A person involved in a lawsuit.

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