Chapter 20 Vocab Flashcards by Liz Vivian

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Aridity

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Dryness

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Attentice

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Paying attention; observant

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Caliber

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Quality

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Capital charge

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A charge for a crime that is punishable by death

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Corroborative evidence

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Evidence that strengthens a case

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Corrupt

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To bring someone down to a lower moral level

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Cynical confidence

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Selfishness and self-centredness

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Detatchment

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The state of being disinterested or inemotional

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Discreet

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Carefully phrased; cautious

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Fraud

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A lie; a deception

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Indicted

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Formally accused; charged

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Iota

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A very small amount

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Minute (my- newt)

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Exact; precise

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Pauper

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An extremely poor person

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Perpetrated

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Committed

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Temerity

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Foolish or rash boldness

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Umitigated

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Out-and-about absolute