Vocabulary Flashcards

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interrogate

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to ask anyone questions in a thorough and often forceful way

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arrogant

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having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter or more important than others

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prerogative

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a special right or privilege that some people have

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questionable

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not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question

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inquest

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an official investigation to find the reason for something

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conquest

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the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. through the use of force

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querulous

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complaining in an annoyed way

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acquire

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to get something; to come to own something; to gain a new skill or ability through your own efforts

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exquisite

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finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine

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inquisition

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a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions