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Details Title: A Separate Peace Vocab Description: vocabulary for a seperate peace book Total Flash Cards: 30 Created: 11/09/2003 09:26:25	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term anarchy Definition the theory that all forms of government are unnecessary Term holocaust Definition destruction by fire Term contentious Definition quarrelsome, controversial Term prodigious Definition extraordinary Term resonant Definition intense, prolonged in terms of tone Term inured Definition used to something unpleasant by being exposed to it for a long time Term idiosyncrasy Definition peculiarity, eccentricity Term tedious Definition boring, tiresome because of length or slowness Term incarnate Definition embodied, given bodily form to Term deranged Definition insane Term animosity Definition hostility or hatred Term exalted Definition raised in position or status; glorified Term nondescript Definition Lacking distinctive qualities Term eloquence Definition Persuasive, powerful discourse. Term transititon Definition Passage from one form, state, style, or place to another. Term isolation Definition being separated from others Term exuberant Definition Full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy. Term prestige Definition The level of respect at which one is regarded by others; standing. Term transfigured Definition To alter the outward appearance of; transform Term maimed Definition To disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body Term solitary Definition Existing, living, or going without others; alone: Term fratricide Definition The killing of one's brother or sister. Term conspiratorial Definition Of, relating to, or characteristic of conspirators or a conspiracy Term vagary Definition An extravagant or erratic notion or action Term foreboding Definition A sense of impending evil or misfortune. Term morale Definition The state of the spirits of a person or group as exhibited by confidence, cheerfulness, discipline, and willingness to perform assigned tasks. Term implicate Definition To involve or connect intimately or incriminatingly Term treacherous Definition Not to be relied on; not dependable or trustworthy. Marked by unforeseen hazards; dangerous or deceptive Term vitality Definition The capacity to live, grow, or develop: Term culminating Definition To reach the highest point or degree; climax