vocab Flashcards

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Persecute

A

Cause to suffer.

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2
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Inhabit

A

Live in;be a resident of.

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3
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Creed

A

Any system of principles or beliefs.

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4
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Ordinance

A

An authorities rule.

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5
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Corruption

A

Use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.

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Maraud

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Raid in search of “booty”(money,jewelry,silver,ect.)

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7
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Heathen

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A person who does not acknowledge your god.

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8
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Conjure

A

Summon into action or bring into existence.

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9
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Faction

A

A clique that seeks power through intrigue.

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10
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Calumny

A

A false accusation of an offense.

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Pretense

A

The act of giving a false appearance.

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12
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Falter

A

Be or become weak,unsteady or uncertain.

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13
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Magistrate

A

A judge or civil authority who administrates the law.

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14
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Pallor

A

Unnatural lack of color in the skin.

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15
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Compensate

A

Do or give something to somebody in return.

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16
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Brim

A

The top edge of vessel or other container.

17
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Marvel

A

Something that causes feelings of wonder.

18
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Traffic

A

Deal illegally.

19
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Monstrous

A

Shockingly brutal/mean/cruel.

20
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Daft

A

Foolish or mentally limited.

21
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Reckon

A

Expect,believe or suppose.

22
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Grapple

A

Grip or seize,as in a wrestling match.

23
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Providence

A

A manifestation of God’s foresightful care for is creatures.