WW20 Flashcards

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arrest

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to stop the movement or progress of

to seize and charge with breaking the law

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capable

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able to do things well; skilled

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3
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congratulate

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

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4
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despise

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to scorn and dislike strongly; to consider unworthy of respect

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dispute

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a strong difference of opinion; an argument

to question the truth or value of

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eventual

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coming at a later time; happening as a result of

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7
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helm

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the wheel or tiller used to steer a boat

a position of control

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8
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humiliate

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

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implore

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to plead with or beg for with much feeling

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10
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insert

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to put in

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11
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outrage

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anger caused by injury or insult

anything that causes resentment or anger; a wicked or brutal act or remark

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12
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pierce

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to pass or break through

to make a hole through

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quiver

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to shake with small, rapid movements; to tremble

a case for holding arrows

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14
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release

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to let go; to free

to make known

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15
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sullen

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silent from anger or hurt

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