English Flashcards

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To colonise

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When a country takes over or controls another part of the world, introducing new cultures, languages and practices

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2
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Mercurial

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Someone who has sudden or unpredictable changes of
mood or mind

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3
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Tempestuous

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something that is very stormy or characterised with great conflict

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4
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To bellow

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to make a deep roaring shout or sound

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5
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celestial

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imagery related to the sky, or outer space

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Auspicious

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showing or suggesting future success is likely

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7
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Authorian

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following an authorony without question, as opposed to individual freedom of thought or action

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8
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Bestial

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Beast-like

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9
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Antagonist

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The chief foe of the protagonist

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10
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Tyrant

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A cruel and often evil ruler

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11
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Aligiance

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Loyalty of commitment to something or someone

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12
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To oppress

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When someone exercises authority or power in a cruel, unfair and needless way

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13
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To scheme

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To make plans in a devious way

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14
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To manipulate

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To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly

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