Vocab 2 Flashcards

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refusal to obey authority

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defiance

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2
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changed; transformed in a glorious way

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transfigured

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3
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dark, gloomy

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somber

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4
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danger

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peril

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5
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foolish, outrageous , or amusing behavior

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antics

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that has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly

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avowed

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7
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the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

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banter

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8
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large in quantity, abundent

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bountiful

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9
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blocked up with or too full of something in particular

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congested

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10
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the state of being harmed

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detriment

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able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing

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durable

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12
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having or showing initiative and resourcefulness

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enterprising

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13
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sparing or economical with regard to money or resourcefulness

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frugal

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14
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in a careful or cautious manner

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gingerly

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15
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an excessively abundant supply of something

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glut

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16
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having one’s true identity concealed

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incognito

17
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argument, statement, or theory

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invalidate

18
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described in, or based on legends

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legendary

19
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wound or injure so that part of the body is permanently damage

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maim

20
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reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree

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minimize

21
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neither parallel or at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting

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oblique

22
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change directions suddenly

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veer

23
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regard with great respect

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venerate

24
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deliberate and unporvoked

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wanton

25
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people what are forced to live in another country

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exiles