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These flashcards include vocabulary terms and their definitions from the story 'A Retrieved Reformation' by O. Henry, aimed at aiding comprehension and retention of the text's language and themes.
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assiduously
Carefully and industriously.
stir
A slang term for prison.
virtuous
Morally good; honorable.
compulsory
Forced; required.
rehabilitate
To restore to useful life, as through therapy and education.
genially
In a pleasant, friendly manner.
eminent
Famous; well-respected.
chronicled
Written down in a record book or ledger.
elusive
Tending to elude capture.
specious guile
Innocent charm masking real slyness.
four-in-hand
A necktie tied in the usual way.
livery buggy
A hired horse and carriage.
unobtrusively
In a manner that is not conspicuous.
courteous but not too intelligent interest
Showing polite interest without in-depth understanding.
drummer
An old-fashioned word for traveling salesman.
dynamite
Explosives used for blasting.
benefactor
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
autograph
A person's signature.