Prisoner B Vocabulary Chapters 1-15

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meager

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not having enough of something (such as money or food) for comfort or happiness.

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effrontery

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a very confident attitude or way of behaving that is shocking or rude.

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mercenary

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disapproving: caring only about making money.

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placard

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a large notice or sign put up in a public place or carried by people.

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sustain

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to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.

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goad

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to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

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conduit

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a means by which something is transmitted.

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pact

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a formal agreement between individuals or parties.

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putrid

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.

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ghetto

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a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group.