vocab 10/11 Flashcards

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to involve deeply in an arguement or conflict

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embroil

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2
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deeply religious

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pious

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3
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well known for a bad reason

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infamous

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4
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to entertain or amuse with talk or storytelling

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regale

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5
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great enthusiasm

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zeal

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6
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excessive admiration or praise

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adulation

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7
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to react defensively, typically by drawing back

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bristle

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8
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to highly praise, especially in public

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laud

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9
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slow or difficult to understand

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obtuse

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10
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a large heavy book, usually filled with academic knowledge

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tome

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