Born a Crime- Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'futile' mean?

Back

Pointless or useless; having no useful result.

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What does 'nimble' mean?

Back

Quick and light in movement or action; agile.

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What are 'intricacies'?

Back

Details or complexities of a situation or concept.

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What does 'catharsis' mean?

Back

Emotional release or purification.

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What does 'slog' mean?

Back

To work hard over a period of time, often with difficulty.

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What does 'obstinacy' mean?

Back

Stubbornness; the quality of being unyielding.

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What does 'haranguing' mean?

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To lecture someone at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

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What does 'jubilant' mean?

Back

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

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Provide an example of 'futile' in a sentence.

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Trying to convince him was futile; he had already made up his mind.

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Provide an example of 'nimble' in a sentence.

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The nimble dancer moved gracefully across the stage.