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Chapter 01
Words with meanings from the study
Term | Definition |
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convicted | proven or declared guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial |
perhaps | maybe; possibly |
burglarized | to break into and steal from |
incarcerated | jailed |
fewer | of a smaller number (lesser) |
scrutiny | investigation, analysis |
wreaking | to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.) |
havoc | destruction |
persisting | to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc |
wounds | an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease |
pattern | figure |
miserable | wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable (sad, trgic) |
engage | to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons) |