The Great Taos Bank Robbery

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The Great Taos Bank Robbery

• By Tony Hillerman

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Words to Know affront
The police launched an affront on the building
where the hostages were being held
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Words to Know authenticity
Because I trust you, I do not doubt the
authenticity of your apology.
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Words to Know conformity
Without conformity of the driving laws, we
would have many accidents and arguments
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Words to Know depreciate
Her refusal to accept my help tends to depreciate
my worthiness
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Words to Know dissenting
I did not feel that Johns idea was best, so I
took a dissenting position
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Words to Know fiasco
The part, though carefully planned, turned out to
be a complete fiasco
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Words to Know impeccable
My driving record is impeccable I have never
had a ticket or an accident
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Words to Know influx
The early 20th century saw an influx of
immigrants at Ellis Island
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Words to Know irreverence
The students showed irreverence to their teacher
by continuing to talk during the test
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Words to Know tolerant
Even though I do not understand her religious
beliefs, I try to be tolerant of them
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Words to Know affront
Noun an intentional assault
The police launched an affront on the building
where the hostages were being held
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Words to Know authenticity
Noun - genuineness
Because I trust you, I do not doubt the
authenticity of your apology.
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Words to Know conformity
Noun the state of being in agreement with
rules, customs, or popular opinion
Without conformity of the driving laws, we
would have many accidents and arguments
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Words to Know depreciate
Verb to make something seem unimportant
belittle
Her refusal to accept my help tends to depreciate
my worthiness
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Words to Know dissenting
Adjective disagreeing having a different
opinion
I did not feel that Johns idea was best, so I
took a dissenting position
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Words to Know fiasco
Noun - a complete failure especially a project
whose great plans end in ridiculous failure
The part, though carefully planned, turned out to
be a complete fiasco
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Words to Know impeccable
Adjective flawless perfect
My driving record is impeccable I have never
had a ticket or an accident
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Words to Know influx
Noun a mass arrival or incoming
The early 20th century saw an influx of
immigrants at Ellis Island
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Words to Know irreverence
Noun lack of proper respect
The students showed irreverence to their teacher
by continuing to talk during the test
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Words to Know tolerant
Adjective having or showing understanding and
respect for others customs or beliefs
Even though I do not understand her religious
beliefs, I try to be tolerant of them