Black ships before troy b Flashcards

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pyres

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a pile of material that will burn

bonfire, XXXXXXXX

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despond

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a dark and discouraged mood

sadden, happiness

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3
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peril

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danger that is close at hand

jeopardy, safety

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over-arching

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forming an arch overhead

overall, XXXXXXXXXXXXX

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fidget

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a act nervous by making restless movements

squirm, relax

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salve

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ointment used to heal a wound or reduce pain

cream, blockage

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ramparts

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a embankment that is used, often with wall

barrier, ditch

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omen

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a sign that is believed to predict the future

foreboding, guarantee

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parapet

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a low protective wall that is plave along a roof or a balcony
protection, injury

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folly

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having a lack of good sense or understanding, foolishness

foolishness, intelligence

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quenched

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to quench, to put out

douse, aid

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