Vocab Heart Of Darkness Flashcards by Emily Watkins | Brainscape

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Secretly ran away from

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Absconded

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A time period of 14 days

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Fortnight

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Produced by special effort

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Fictitious

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Short, abrupt

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Brusque

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A state of rest

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Repose

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Having elements of variety

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Motley

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A fierce attack

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Onslaught

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A follower of a particular cause or belief

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Partisan

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A prayer that is repeated by a congregation to the leader

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Litany

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Making a slight moaning or sighing sound

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Soughing

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Lacking courage

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Craven

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Bitterly severe; sarcastic

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Scathing

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A very poor person

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Pauper

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A steep rock or cliff

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Precipice

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Very brave, spirited, noble

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Gallantly

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A confident and daring quality; arrogant

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Audacity

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To lead astray or trick

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Seduced

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Not hurt, harmed, or damaged

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Unscathed

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A decline; a change to a lower rank

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Degradation