TKAMB Chapter 13-15 Flashcards

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Overture (n)

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An introduction to something more substantial, preliminary, prelude, introduction, beginning

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Revive (v)

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Restored to life or consciousness, give new strength or energy to, reanimated

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Façade (n)

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And outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant incredible reality, pretense, mask

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Prerogative (n)

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A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class, entitlement, right, privilege, advantage

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Infallible (adj)

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Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, unfailing, faultless, flawless, impeccable

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Reverent (adj)

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Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect, respectful, reverential, admiring

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Tactful (adj)

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Having or showing tact, diplomatic, considerate

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Curtness (n)

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An abrupt discourteous manner, abruptness, discourtesy, rudeness

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Futility (n)

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Pointlessness, uselessness, ineffectiveness

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Ominous (adj)

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Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen, threatening, inauspicious

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