Born a Crime chapter 4-8

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Perforate
Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
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Bereaved
A person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
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Clique
An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
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Endear
Make attractive or lovable
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Dilapidated
In a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
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Gallivant
Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
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Ostensibly
From appearances alone
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Menial
Relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
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Marrow
Very tender and very nutritious tissue from bones
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Fend
Try to manage without help
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Pillage
Steal goods, take as spoils
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Beholden
Under a moral obligation to someone
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Concession
A point that is yielded
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Furtively
In a secretive manner
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Snippet
A small piece of anything
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Commute
A regular journey to and from your place of work
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Fanfare
A gaudy outward display
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Frugality
Prudence in avoiding waste
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Threadbare
Thin and tattered with age
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Sheer
Complete and without restriction
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Devise
Arrange by systematic planning and united effort
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Honorary
Given as an award without the normal duties
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Voracious
Devouring or craving food in great quantities
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Preempt
Take the place of or have precedence over
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Compulsive
Having obsessive habits or irresistible urges
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Devious
Characterized by insincerity or deceit
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Loophole
An ambiguity that makes it possible to evade an obligation
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Spar
Fight verbally
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Missive
A written message addressed to a person or organization
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Ultimatum
A final peremptory demand
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Billow
Rise and move, as in waves
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Arson
Malicious burning to destroy property
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Impulsive
Characterized by undue haste ad lack of thought
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Exploit
Use or manipulate to one’s advantage
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Dismally
In a dreadful manner
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Arbitrary
Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
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Lavish
Characterized by extravagance and profusion
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Contentious
Involving or likely to cause controversy
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Incensed
Angered at something unjust or wrong
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Modest
Low or inferior in station or quality