Week 9 Flashcards

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Unscathed

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undamaged; unharmed

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Wanton

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Immoral; senseless; deliberately malicious; excessive

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Zenith

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The point in the sky directly above one; the highest point

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Remorse

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A deep feeling of sorrow or guilt over a wrong one has done

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Ruthless

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Merciless; cruel; heartless

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Sanction

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Authorized approval or permission; support or encouragement ; something that gives binding force to a law

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Skeptical

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Not easily persuaded or convinced; doubting the fundamental doctrines or religion

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Supercilious

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Proud and scornful; haughty; looking down on others

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Turbulence

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Violent motion; disorder; excitement

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Vindictive

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Revengeful; unforgiving; bitter; spiteful

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Admonish

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To advise against something; to warn; to scold gently; to urge strongly

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Advocate

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To support; to be in favor of

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