Session 22 Flashcards

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Scribe

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a person whose job was to write copies of documents, especially before printing was invented

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Scribble

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to write something quickly and carelessly

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3
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Typescript

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a typed copy of a document or text

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4
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Manuscript

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a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed

a very old book or document that was written by hand

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5
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Inscribe

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to write or cut (carve) words on something

The names of all the previous champions are inscribed on the cup.

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6
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Postscript

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an extra message or extra information that is added at the end of a letter, note, etc.

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7
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Trivial

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Something that is unimportant

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8
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Militant

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willing to use force to get what you want

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9
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Malediction

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a magical word or phraseutteredwith the intention of bringing about evil; a curse.

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10
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Malevolent

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having or showing a desire to harm others

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Maleficient

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causing harm or destruction, especially bysupernaturalmeans.

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12
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Malefactor

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a person whocommitsa crime or some other wrong.

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13
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Maladroit

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inefficientor inept; clumsy.

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14
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malaise

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a general feeling of being slightly ill or unhappy without any particular reason

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15
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Malicious

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having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone:

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16
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Malady

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Serious problem ,disease or ailment

17
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Maladjusted

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not able to behave well with other people

18
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Malcontent

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a person who is not satisfied with a situation and complains or rebels about it

19
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Malice

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a wish to hurt other people