Legend Vocabulary(pgs. 1-80) Flashcards

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propaganda

A

information, typically biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view

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2
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assault

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to make a physical attack on someone or something

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3
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arson

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the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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4
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emerge

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to become known or to come into view

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console

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to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

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plague

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an infectious, epidemic disease that causes high mortality

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sheathed

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to put a weapon, such as a knife or a sword, into a protective covering

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deteriorating

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to make or become worse; to disintegrate or wear away

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condolence

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an expression of sympathy, especially on the occation of death

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inferior

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lower in rank, status, or quality

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bout

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a short period of intense activity of a specified kind

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antics

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foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior

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epaulette

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an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms, typically on the coat or jacket of a military uniform

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desolate

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a place deserted of people and in a state of grim emptiness

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exasperated

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to irritate intensely; infuriate

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immersed

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to dip or submerge into a liquid; to deeply involve oneself in an activity or interest

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ricochet

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a shot or hit that rebounds one or more times off a surface

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pendant

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a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

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illustrious

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well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

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ambidextrous

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the ability to use the right and left hands equally well

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mercenary

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a person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics

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stupefied

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astonished and shocked

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exploit

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a bold or daring act

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agile

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able to move quickly and easily

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rebuke

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to express sharp disapproval or someone because of their behavior or actions