Ch. 31-40 Vocab Flashcards
(29 cards)
1
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importunate
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persistent, demanding
2
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indiscreet
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lacking tact or discretion
3
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perspicacious
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perspective, insightful
4
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prudent
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sensible, using good judgment
5
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cranium
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the skull
6
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tincture
A
A solution of a plant product or chemical in alcohol
7
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elixir
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A potion, remedy
8
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tremulousness
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A condition of shaking or trembling
9
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alembics
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items or attitudes used to distill something
10
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antispasmodic
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something used to present spasms
11
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brucine
A
A poison derived from seeds
12
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deportment
A
behavior
13
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efficacious
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effective, successful
14
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feigned
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pretended
15
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lymphatic
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without energy
16
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repast
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A meal
17
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syncope
A
A loss of consciousness
18
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taciturn
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introverted, distant, or cold
19
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wrapt
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engrossed
20
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emanated
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imitated, sent out, radiated
21
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incredulous
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skeptical, doubtful
22
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avaricious
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greedy
23
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reciprocity
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mutually beneficial
24
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verily
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truly
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ascertain
to determine or make certain
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notary
vexed
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approbation
approval, consent
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repugnance
disgust, revulsion
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Derelict
One without home, family, or employment
