TKAM Chptrs 14-19 Flashcards

1
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Indulged

A

Gave in to ones pleasures; had what one wanted

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2
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Obscure

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Not clearly expressed; hard to understand

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3
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Peculiarities

A

Strange or unusual qualities

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4
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Penitentiary

A

Prison for criminals

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5
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Perish

A

To be destroyed; die

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6
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Placid

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Pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet

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7
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Quarrel

A

An angry dispute or disagreement

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8
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Resignation

A

The act of resigning; withdrawing

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9
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Acrimonious

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Bitter stinging or caustic in nature or speech

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10
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Corroborating

A

Making more certain; double checking; conspiring

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11
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Countenance

A

Appearance

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12
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Frank

A

Direct and unreserved in speech

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13
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Edification

A

Intellectual spiritual or moral improvement

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14
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Grudge

A

A feeling of resentment or ill-will

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15
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Gullet

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The esophagus; throat

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16
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Lurched

A

Staggered; Stumbled

17
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Profane

A

Hold contempt for usually towards God or sacred principles

18
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Scrutiny

A

A thorough searching; a close examination; inquiry

19
Q

Subpoena

A

Summons for witnesses or

evidence before the court

20
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Acquainted

A

Familiar; having personal knowledge of

21
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Brash

A

Tactless; bold

22
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Browbeating

A

Intimidating; bullying

23
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Expunge

A

Strikeout; erase

24
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Lavations

A

Washings; the process of bathing

25
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Pilgrimage

A

A journey or long quest for knowledge or religious reasons

26
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Predicament

A

An unpleasant situation

27
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Proceedings

A

A particular course of action

28
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Volition

A

The act of making a conscious decision

29
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Wrathfully

A

With great anger; hatred or ill-will

30
Q

Acquit

A

Declare someone innocent

31
Q

Contraband

A

Goods imported or exported illegally

32
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Corrupting

A

Causing to be immoral or dishonest

33
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Detachment

A

Lack of interest or involvement

34
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Inaudible

A

Not audible; can not be heard