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Vocab section 3 Flashcards

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What does the word acquittal(n) mean?

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A legal judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with

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What does the word auspicious(adj) mean?

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Favorable; conducive to success

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What does the word belligerent(adj) mean?

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Eager to fight or showing eagerness to fight

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What does the word charity(n) mean?

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The giving of aide to the poor and suffering; an institution or fund for aiding the needy

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What does the word conformity(n) mean?

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Behavior that corresponds with socially accepted standards or rules

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What does the word cower(v) mean?

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To shrink away or crouch down (as from fear)

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What does the word crevice(n) mean?

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A narrow opening caused by a split or crack; a fissure

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What does the word elite(n) mean?

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A group of people considered to be the best in a society or group esp. because of their talent, power, or wealth

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What does the word gallant(adj) mean?

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Noble; brave; heroic; chivalrous

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What does the word guardian(n) mean?

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Someone who legally takes care of another person

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What does the word incredulous(adj) mean?

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Feeling an inability to believe something; skeptical

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What does the word madras(n) mean?

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A fabric usually made with cotton with various designs such as plaid

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What does the word nonchalant(adj) mean?

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Appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm

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What does the word premonition(n) mean?

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A feeling that something is going to happen

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What does the word reformatory(n) mean?

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An institution that disciplines and reforms young offenders

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What does the word smolder(v) mean?

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To burn slowly with little smoke and usually without flame: to burn inwardly with an emotion such as anger or love

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What does the word sophisticated(adj) mean?

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Having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge; complicated

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What does the word stupor(n) mean?

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A state of mental dullness or numbness resulting often from stress,shock, or intoxication

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What does the word traitor(n) mean?

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One who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty; one who commits treason

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What does the word unfathomable(adj) mean?

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Impossible to understand: incomprehensible

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