Vocabulary Unit 9,Book 2 Flashcards

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interrogate (verb)

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to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way

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arrogant (adjective)

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

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prerogative (noun)

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a special right or privilege that some people have

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questionable (adjective)

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not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust

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inquest (noun)

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an official investigation to find the reason for something

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conquest (noun)

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

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querulous (adjective)

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complaining in a annoyed way

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acquire (verb)

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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 (adjective)

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

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inquisition (noun)

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a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions.