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Here are some key vocabulary words:
Vocab for pp. 1-5

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1. Presbyterian - pertaining to or based on a denomination of the Christianity =====

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 3. catechism - a book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion in the form of questions and answers  =====

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 4. recite - to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner  =====

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  6. circumstances - a condition, detail, part or attribute as with respect to time, place, or manner that changes a fact or even =====

Vocab for pp. 6-15 1. to scarify - to make scratches or superficial incisions 2. superficial - of or pertaining to the suface 3. incision - a cut, gash or notch 4. reluctance - unwillingness 5. purpose - the that something exists or is done 6. to interfere - to get in the way as to hinder or block 7. notion - an opinion, idea or belief 8. bastard - a thoroughly disliked person 9. hunch - anticipation; suspicion 10. hostile - opposed in feeling, action or character; antagonistic 11. to penetrate - to pierce or pass through 12. phosphorescent - glowing in appearance 13. canyon - a gulf in a mountain area with steep cliff walls formed by water 14. to accumulate - to collect gradually 15. to compress - to force together; to shorten, abbreviate, condense 16. hard luck - misfortune