Secret Life Of Bees Flashcards

(45 cards)

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Presumptuous

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Saying or doing something without any justification

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Saying or doing something without any justification

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Presumptuous

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Arrogant
Pretentious
Pompous
Overconfident

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Presumptuous

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4
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The man who invited himself to the party seemed quite _____ to the hosts

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Presumptuous

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5
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Rosaleen thinks it is ____ of Lily to break her out of jail without consulting her

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Presumptuous

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6
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Small fragments or scraps that are left behind

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Remnants

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Remnants

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Small fragments or scraps that are left behind

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Remains
Vestiges
Pieces
Leftovers

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Remnants

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9
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The mother used the ____ of Thanksgiving dinner for several meals throughout the next week

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Remnants

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10
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Lily loses any _____ of feelings for T Ray after she finds out that he does not know her favorite color

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Remnants

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11
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Indignation

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Righteous anger at perceived injustice

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12
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Righteous anger at perceived injustice

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Indignation

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13
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Pique
Resentment
Ire

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Indignation

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14
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No anger could compare to the ____ the woman felt when her husband forgot their anniversary

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Indignation

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15
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Lily notices Zach’s __ following his arrest, because he only talks about getting revenge for his unfair imprionment

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Indignation

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16
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Berserk

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Violently frenzied

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17
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Violently frenzied

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Berserk

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18
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Crazy
Deranged
Maniacal
Demented

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Berserk

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19
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When I showed up to work late, my boss went _____ and screamed at me in front of everyone

20
Q

The smallest infractions by Liky could make T Ray go ___ and order her to kneel on the grits for hours

21
Q

Consternation

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A feeling of sudden confusion and dismay

22
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A feeling of sudden confusion and dismay

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Consternation

23
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Alarm
Bewilderment
Horror
Panic

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Consternation

24
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The network suddenly canceled the new TV show, much to the ____ of its avid fans

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Consternation

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May's ______ upon hearing about other's sorrows led her to create the wall as a way to cope with these unexpected feelings
Consternation
26
Brazen
Bold without shame
27
Bold without shame
Brazen
28
Shameless Unashamed Unembarassed
Brazen
29
The thieves were _____ enough to leave a mocking note for the investigators
Brazen
30
Beseeching
Ask someone urgently to do something; entreat; implore
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Ask someone urgently to do something; entreat; implore
Beseeching
32
Beg Exhort Petition Request
Beseeching
33
The girl was ____ her mom to let her go to her first high school party
Beseeching
34
Parsonage
A church house provided for a member of the clergy
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A church house provided for a member of the clergy
Parsonage
36
Benefice | Presbytery
Parsonage
37
The community built a _____ for visiting clergymen
Parsonage
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Veneer
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone of something's true nature or feelings
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An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings
Veneer
40
Facade Appearance Disguise
Veneer
41
Cinderella wore a ____ to the masquerade ball so she wouldn't be recognized by her evil step sisters
Veneer
42
Solace
Comfort in a time of distress or sadness
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Comfort in a time of distress or sadness
Solace
44
Comfort Support Relief
Solace
45
When the girl broke up with her boyfriend, Ben and Jerry's was her ____
Solace