The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter X: Pleasing Personality Flashcards

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to abet

A

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

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to shear

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cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal).

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to pry

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use force in order to move or open (something) or to separate (something) from something else.

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gallant

A

(of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic.

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5
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easel

A

a self-supporting wooden frame for holding an artist’s work while it is being painted or drawn.

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jobber

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a wholesaler.

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shrewd

A

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

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to begrudge

A

envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).

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9
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avarice

A

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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vitriolic

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filled with bitter criticism or malice.

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outskirts

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the outer parts of a town or city.

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affable

A

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

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to tarry

A

stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.

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to garner

A

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

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gilt

A

covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.

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deity

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a god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion).

17
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crag

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a steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

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to mingle

A

mix or cause to mix together.

19
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to blast

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blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives.

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bayonet

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a swordlike stabbing blade that may be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle for use in hand-to-hand fighting.

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to banish

A

send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.

22
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amorous

A

showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.

23
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ignominious

A

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.