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Chapter 4-6 Flashcards

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chastisement

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verbal punishment

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impalpable

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incapable of being percieved by the senses, especially touch
INCAPABLE TO BE PERCIEVED BY TOUCH

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incursion

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the act of entering some territory or domain

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myriad

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a large indefinite number

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swarthy

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naturally having skin of dark color/complexion
NATURALLY HAVE DARK COMPLEXION

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sinewy

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posessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
HAVE PHYSICAL STRENGTH / WEIGHT

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bastion

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a stronghold for shelter during a battle
SHELTER DURING BATTLE

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diffident

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lacking self-confidence

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bumble

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walk unsteadily

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embroil

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force into some kind of situation or course of action
FORCE INTO A SITUATION

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exult

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feel extreme happiness or elation

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lamentation

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a cry of sorrow and grief
CRY OF SORROW /GREIF

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inarticulate

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without or deprived of the use of speech or words
WITHOUT THE USE OF SPEECH

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interminable

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tiresomely long; seemingly without end
NEVERENDING

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leviathan

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monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament SEA CREATURE

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mutinous

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diposed to or in a state of open rebellion

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reverence

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a feeling of profound respect for someone of something

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indignant

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angered at something unjust or wrong

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tempetuous

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chracterized by violent emotions or behaviors

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testy

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easily irritated or annoying

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