"American History" Vocabulary – Flashcards
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apparent
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easily seen or understood
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humiliation
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state of feeling ashamed or embarrassed
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impulse
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sudden desire to do something without thinking about the results
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intention
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plan, purpose
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linger
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to stay on a bit longer (because you want to)
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maneuvering
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carefully planned action
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paradise
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place or situation that is beautiful or very enjoyable
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suburbs
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areas developed near cities
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anticipated
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looked forward to, expected
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distraught
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extremely upset
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embrace
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to give a hug
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muscular
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having well-developed muscles, very strong
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rejection
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refusal to accept, allow, or approve
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smudged
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messy or unclear
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temptation
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desire to do something wrong or foolish
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version
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account or description from a particular point of view
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dilapidated
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(adj) rundown, needing repairs
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elation
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Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness
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discreet
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careful about what one says or does
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profound
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Having great depth or seriousness
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tenement
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a rundown apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
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vigilant
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Watchful
