Chapter 2: Defentions Flashcards

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Tousled

A

Make (something especially a persons hair) messy

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Peripheral

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Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

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3
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Vivisect

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Perform vivisection

The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research

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4
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Quarrel

A

Angry argument or disagreement

Between people who are usually on good terms

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5
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Shield

A

Protect (someone or something)

From:

Danger

Risk

Unpleasant experience

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6
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Mirth

A

Amusement

Expressed in laughter

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7
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Commiserated

A

Express or feel sympathy or pity

Sympathize

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8
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Silhouetted

A

Cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a lighter background

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9
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Psychoanalysis

A

Systematic structure of theories concerning the relation of conscious procedures

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