l21 Flashcards

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assail

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to attack; to assault

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2
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asylum

A

a place offering protection and safety; a shelter

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3
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bulwark

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a wall or embankment used as protection; a strong defense

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citadel

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a fortress in commanding position in or near a city

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5
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fortitude

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strength of mind

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6
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invincible

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incapable of being overcome or defeated

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7
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mettle

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courage and strength of mind; spirit

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8
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resilient

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able to recover quickly

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stalwart

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strong and dependable
a person who is strong and dependable

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10
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stamina

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endurance; ability to withstand prolonged physical or mental effort

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11
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pathos

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an emotion of sympathy

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12
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penchant

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a tendency to do something

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13
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penitent

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feeling or showing regret

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14
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penultimate

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next to the last

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15
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penurious

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stingy

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16
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pernicious

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very destructive or harmful

17
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pert

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flippant; bold

18
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look before u leap

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think before acting

19
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jump on the bandwagon

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to follow a trend

20
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pour one’s heart out

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to tell or confess something emotional