Cycle 3 - U.S. History vocabulary Flashcards

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Pillar

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A slender, upright column; one who strongly supports a cause

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2
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Prosperity

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The state of being successful or flourishing

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3
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Transfixed

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Motionless with amazement or horror

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4
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Coax

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To try to persuade by gentle but constant asking or other measures

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5
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Askew

A

Not lined up straight; awry

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6
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Presume

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To suppose to be true; to act without permission or authority

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7
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Flank

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To be placed at the side of

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8
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Reverently

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With feelings of deep respect

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