Unit 1: Novel Study: Long Walk to Freedom, Parts Five–Seven

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  1. arraign
    call before a court to answer an indictment
  2. repudiate
    reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
  3. inflammatory
    inciting action or rebellion
  4. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  5. habeas corpus
    a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
  6. imperious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  7. vindication
    the act of defending against criticism or censure
  8. idealistic
    motivated by noble or moral beliefs rather than practicality
  9. guerrilla
    a member of an irregular army that fights a stronger force
  10. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  11. inauspicious
    presaging ill fortune
  12. egalitarian
    favoring social equality
  13. iniquity
    an unjust act
  14. unilaterally
    by means of one part or party
  15. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  16. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  17. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  18. goad
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
  19. flummox
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  20. abstention
    the act of declining to vote for or against something
  21. clemency
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders
Created on Tue Dec 15 08:21:40 EST 2020 (updated Wed Mar 03 16:12:15 EST 2021)

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