All My Sons Vocab Flashcard

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wry

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using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

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reprimand

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to express severe disapproval, especially in a formal way.

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aspersions

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a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander.

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chivalric

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pertaining to chivalry; gallant, courageous, honorable.

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calamity

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

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stolid

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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

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staunch

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loyal and committed in attitude.

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peevish

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easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

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transfix

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to cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

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exonerate

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to clear someone from blame or fault.