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Desp Ch 23-33
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dire | extremely serious |
| consequences | result |
| outlaw | one who has broken the law |
| torturous | causing pain or suffering |
| clout | heavy blow with the hand |
| scrupulous | diligent |
| innumerable | to many to count |
| dour | severe, gloomy |
| tapestry | thick fabric with pictures or designs |
| permeated | spread throughout |
| bungle | mess up |
| olfactory | sense of smell |
| discernable | to detect, figure out |
| pronouncement | declaration |
| portentous | threatening |
| ascertaining | find out |
| aspiration | hope or ambition |