Billy Budd, Foretopman: Chapter 3

Michael Misha
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  1. epithet
    a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
  2. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  3. proselytize
    convert or try to convert someone to another religion
  4. arson
    malicious burning to destroy property
  5. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  6. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  7. discontent
    a longing for something better than the present situation
  8. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  9. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  10. combustion
    a reaction of a substance with oxygen to give heat and light
  11. auxiliary
    someone who acts as an assistant
  12. abridge
    reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
  13. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  14. calamitous
    having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
  15. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  16. parley
    a negotiation between enemies
  17. concession
    the act of yielding
  18. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  19. insurrection
    organized opposition to authority
  20. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  21. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  22. suppression
    forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
  23. resumption
    beginning again
  24. pugnacious
    ready and able to resort to force or violence
  25. plenary
    full in all respects
  26. absolution
    the act of being formally forgiven
  27. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
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