Vocabulary from Chapters 1-13 and 16-Epilogue

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amalgam

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a combination or blend of diverse things

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derelict

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old abandoned property, especially a boat

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contrite

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feeling regret for one’s behavior

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upbraid

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to scold or severely criticize someone who has done wrong

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currency

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a system of money used for exchange, such as coins or paper money

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excursion

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a brief journey

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subsist

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to survive on limited resources

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raze

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to destroy entirely

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fatuous

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foolish

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sedentary

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requiring sitting or little activity