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TKAMB Chapters 19-22 Flashcards

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Cynical (adj)

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Concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding excepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them

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Unmitigated (adj)

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Absolute, unqualified, complete, total, pure

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Subtlety (n)

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The quality or state of being subtle, delicacy

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Feral (adj)

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(especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication

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Expunge (v)

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Erase or removed completely, delete, wipe out

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Aridity (n)

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Being without moisture, extremely dry

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Indignant (adj)

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance and what is perceived as unfair treatment, resentful

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Demur (v)

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Raise doubts or objections, show reluctance

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Tacit (adj)

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Understood or implied without being stated, implicit, implied

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Impudent (adj)

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Not showing do respect for another person, impertinent

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