Wordly Wise 4 Lesson 20 Flashcards

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v. to stop the movement or progress of,
to seize and charge with breaking the law,
n. the act of arresting

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arrest

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able to do things well; skilled

having the qualities necessary for

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capable

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to express pleasure for a person’s success or good fortune

good wishes

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congratulate

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to scorn and dislike strongly, to consider unworthy of respect

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despise

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a strong difference of opinion, an argument

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dispute

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coming at a later time, happening as a result of

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eventual

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the wheel or tiller used to steer a boat,

a position of control

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helm

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to treat in a way that takes away a person’s Pride or self-respect

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humiliate

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to plead with or beg for with much feeling

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implore

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to put in,

an extra piece sewn or put in place

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insert

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anger caused by injury or insult,
anything that causes resentment or anger, a wicked or brutal act or remark,
to fill with anger or resentment

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outrage

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to pass or break through, to make a hole through

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pierce

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to shake with small, rapid movements, to tremble,
a trembling,
a case for holding arrows

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quiver

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to let go, to free.
to make known.
A setting free.
An announcement of news.

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release

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silent from anger or hurt

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sullen

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