Crime and Punishment Vocab

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Crime and Punishment Studyguide vocab

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garret
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house
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invariably
without change, in every case
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abject
of the most contemptible kind
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prevaricate
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
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axiom
a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
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overwrought
deeply agitated especially from emotion
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grandiloquent
lofty in style
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languid
lacking spirit or liveliness
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exemplary
worthy of imitation
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bedlam
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
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affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
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declaim
speak against in an impassioned manner
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expostulate
reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
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fortitude
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
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pell-mell
in a wild or reckless manner
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entreat
ask for or request earnestly
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reproach
express criticism towards
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ignominy
a state of dishonor
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concubine
a woman who cohabits with an important man
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aloof
remote in manner
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abstain
choose not to consume
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perplexity
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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brooding
persistent morbid meditation on a problem
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semblance
an outward appearance that is deliberately misleading
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copse
a dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes
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relish
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
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clamber
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
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brandish
exhibit aggressively
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abscess
a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
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irrevocable
incapable of being retracted
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perpetuity
the property of being seemingly ceaseless
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casuistry
argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle
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doggedly
with obstinate determination
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prudence
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
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malice
the quality of threatening evil
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contorted
twisted, especially as in pain or struggle
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filigree
delicate and intricate ornamentation
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hapless
deserving or inciting pity
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sentry
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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deliverance
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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oblivion
total forgetfulness
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delirium
a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
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trepidation
a feeling of alarm or dread
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impudent
improperly forward or bold
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askance
with suspicion or disapproval
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affront
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
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disconcerted
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
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surmise
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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amiable
disposed to please
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contemptuously
without respect; in a disdainful manner
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revulsion
intense aversion
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effusion
an unrestrained expression of emotion
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vanity
feelings of excessive pride
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loathsome
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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base
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
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repulsion
intense aversion
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spleen
a feeling of resentful anger
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bewildered
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
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beseech
ask for or request earnestly
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repugnance
intense aversion