Vocab and Defin Flashcard 9

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A state of disorder due to absence of authority is ___________________.

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anarchy

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pass or go by. This word is _______________.

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elapse

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Take in and fully understand information, ideas, or culture. This word is ___________________.

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assimilate

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. This word is _________________

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meticulous

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An event causing great and sudden damage or distress; a disaster. The word is ____________

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calamity

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Call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge. This word is _________________

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arraign

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(of a person or atmosphere) uncomfortably hot. This word is _____________.

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swelter

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make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

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conspire

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very strange or unusual, causing interest or amusement. This word is _____________.

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bizarre

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A pair of fetters linked by a chain for a prisoner's wrists or ankles is called a ____________

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shackle