Great Expectations Vocab

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explicit

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clearly stated or expressed, without doubt as to meaning

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larceny

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the unlawful taking of anoter,s money, goods, or property

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consternation

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sudden confusion, amazement , or frustation

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remostrance

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a speech or gesture of protest, opposition, complaint, or reprimand

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interpose

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to place between; to introduce a remark or question during a conversation or speech; to come between two opposing parties

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impreciation

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the invocation of an evil or curseon someone or soemthing

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apparition

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a ghostly figure, a ghost; a sudden unusual sight ; a vision , the act of appearing or becomong visible

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execrate

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to condemn strongly or harshly; to abominate

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corroborate

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to confirm, to support to give proof of

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felicitous

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used or expressed in a way suitable to the occasion, appropriate 2. marked by well-being or good fortune

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dextrous

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having or showing skill in the use of hands body or mind

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parokysm

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1. a sudden outburst of laughter or rage , a fit 2. a sudden attack of disease or its symptoms

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penitential

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having to do with penance, that is , sorrow for having done worng and the desternation to make up for it

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animosity

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a feeling of strong dislike or hatred , bitter hostility

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beguile

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to mislead , decieve or delude; often by charm

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smite

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to inflict a heavy blow with 1. the hand , a tool , a weapon or the like; 2. to affect strongly and suddenly with deep feeling

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commiserate

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to feel sorrow , pain , or regret for someone else

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disconsolate

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hopeless dejected , miserable, unable to be consoled; marked by a long- lasting sadness

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impetuosity

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sudden forceful action with little forethough;. hasty, furois attitude, action or speech

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ignominious

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shameful, dishonorable

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acquisece

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to accept or consent quietly, without protesting, but alos without enthusiasm

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capricious

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likely to change opinions or wishes unpredictably

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auspicios

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showing signs of future success; favorable appearances

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reiterate

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to repeat again and again; to do and say repeatedly

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injunction

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the act of ordering or directing; an order or command

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expatriate

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v. to banish, as banning a person from his native country; n. someone who is banished

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patronize

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to show favor in a condescending manner; to support. protect, or sponsor

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abhorrence

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extreme hatred; a shrinking away from something in horror

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disparity

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inequality; difference in degree , age, rank , condition, or equality

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supercilious

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acting as if others were inferior