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Chapters 14-15 vocab
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Contortion | a twisted or bent condition, state, or form. |
| glut | an excessively abundant supply of something. |
| vengeance | punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. |
| denounce | publicly declare to be wrong or evil. |
| defect | a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. |
| shun | persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution. |
| insurmountable | too great to be overcome. |
| groveling | acting obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favor. |