Chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
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ingenuous
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innocent, unsuspecting
2
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analogous
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comparable, similar
3
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provocation
A
act of provoking someone
4
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guilelessness
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honesty/fairness
5
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trousseau
A
personal possesions of a bride
6
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tarried
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delay leaving a place
7
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obstreperous
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noisy, uncontrollable
8
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on tenterhooks
A
state on suspense/shock
9
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invective
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insulting words
10
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inconspicuous
A
hidden, not visible
11
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rudiments
A
basic principles (simple instructions)
12
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alist
A
inclined to one side
13
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livid
A
extremely angry
14
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skulked
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lurked, sneaked
15
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tirade
A
long angry speech of criticism
16
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beholden
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owing thanks/duty to someone in return for help or service