crucible vocabulary Flashcards
1
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insert
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motionless,non-reactive
2
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persecute
A
to oppress a race or group of people
3
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creed
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a statement of beliefs
4
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potent
A
very strong effective
5
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citadel
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a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city
6
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paradox
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something,which has qualities that seem to contradict each other
7
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vengeance
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punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong
8
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apprehension
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dread
9
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resentment
A
ill feeling toward something
10
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contention
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an opinion or claim stated in an argument
11
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formidable
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difficult to deal with
12
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conjure
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to invoke supposed supernatural forces
13
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subservient
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too eager to obey
14
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pretense
A
insincere behavior
15
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prodigious
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great in amount,size
