unbroken Ch. 18-33 vocab Flashcards
1
Q
odyssey
A
a long wandering and eventful journey
2
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calisthenics
A
light exercises designed to promote general fitness
3
Q
harangue
A
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotions
4
Q
caustic
A
harsh or corrosive in tone
5
Q
foment
A
try to stir up
6
Q
leniency
A
mercilessness as a consequence of being tolerant
7
Q
ubiquitous
A
being present or everywhere at once
8
Q
rancid
A
having a rank smell or taste
9
Q
sympathetic
A
showing or motivated by understanding and genorosity
10
Q
purloin
A
make off with belongings of others
11
Q
incriminating
A
charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
12
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intimidating
A
discouraging through fear
13
Q
nihilism
A
complete denial of established authority and institutions
14
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haughtiness
A
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
15
Q
pummel
A
strike , usually with the fist
