Vocab 11: FD

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plundering

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The act of stealing goods, typically using force; often associated with robbery or looting.

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pretensions

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Claims or assertions that are often false or exaggerated; a show of something that is not genuine.

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fretful

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Feeling or expressing distress or irritation; often anxious or worried.

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semblance

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The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

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depravity

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Moral corruption or wickedness; a state of being morally bad.

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sagacity

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The quality of being wise or having good judgment.

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destitute

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Without the basic necessities of life; extremely poor.

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anxiety

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A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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institution of slavery

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A system in which people are owned by others and forced to work without pay.

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abolitionist

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A person who advocates for the ending of slavery.