Taking a Stand- Vocabulary 3

Taking a Stand- Vocabulary 3

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Cards (18)

Section 1

(18 cards)

confer

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v. have discussions; exchange opinions.

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cunning

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adj. having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

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content

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adj. in a state of peaceful happiness.

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sentimentality

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n. excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

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vexations

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n. the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

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entailment

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n. occurring or coming later or after.

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mortification

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n. great embarrassment and shame.

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revelation

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n. a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

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wallow

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v. (chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.

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impressionistic

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adj. involving general feelings or thoughts rather than specific knowledge or facts

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sojourn

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v. stay somewhere temporarily.

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distaste

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n. mild dislike or aversion.

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seldom

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adv. not often; rarely.

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to the hilt

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to the top

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illicitly

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adj. not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.

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apprehensive

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adj. anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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subsequent

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adj. coming after something in time; following.

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pronouncement

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n. a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

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