Vocab. Words Unit 9 Flashcards

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Interrogate

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To ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way.

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Arrogant

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Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.

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Prerogative

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A special right or privilege that some people have.

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Questionable

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Not likely to be true or correct; giving some reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust.

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Inquest

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An official investigation to find the reason for something.

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Conquest

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The act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force.

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Querulous

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Complaining in an annoyed way.

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Acquire

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To get something; to come to own something; to gain a new skill or ability through your own efforts.

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Exquisite

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Finally done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine.

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Inquisition

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A harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions.

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