Chapter 11 Vocabulary Flashcards
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Belated
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Late, Tardy
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Calamitous
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(adj.) causing great misfortune
3
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Appease
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(v.) to make calm, soothe; to relieve, satisfy; to yield to
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Cite
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(v.) to quote; to mention; to summon to appear in court; to commend, recommend
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Conventional
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(adj.) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
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Decoy
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(v.) to lure into a trap; (n.) a person or thing used to lure into a trap
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Delve
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(v.) to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly into
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Ensue
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(v.) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result
9
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Gallantry
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(n.) heroic courage; respect and courtesy; an act or statement marked by a high level of courtesy
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Impart
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(v.) to make known, tell; to give, pass something on
