Epic Of Gilgamesh Vocab Flashcards

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Abhor

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A feeling of hatred and desire to hurt others

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Arrogance

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Rude behavior caused by a person thinking they are better than others

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Beseech

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To beg or ask for something in an anxious way

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Clamber

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To move with a lot of effort, like crawling on hands and knees.

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Contend

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To argue that something is true (to compete)

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Countenance

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A persons face or expression

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Cultivated

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A: Being well Educated and having good manners B:Used to grow crops

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Felled

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Chopped down

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Firmament

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The sky

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Goad

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Annoy in order to cause a reaction

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Grapple

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Struggle with or problem solve

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Idleness

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Being lazy or not having work to do

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Lament

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Speak or cry about sad feelings

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Quay

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A platform where boats dock

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Rancour

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Bitterness

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Resolute

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Very determined

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Spur

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Encouragement to act faster

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Succour

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To give support

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Supplicate

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Beg

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Torrent

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A strong fast movement of something